What are the responsibilities and job description for the DAS Installation Technician position at AFL?
AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!
Job Summary
The DAS Technician is a hands-on role that will work closely with the Construction Manager and other Installation Technicians. The duties will include, but not limited to:
Installing DAS and BTS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC standards.
up to 80% Travel
Responsibilities
- Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
- Mounting rack, wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
- Fusion splice fiber and test.
- Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.
- Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
- RF Coverage testing and optimization, pre and post construction.
- RF and Cabling Site surveys.
- Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
- Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
- RF cable Sweep, PIM and Fiber testing.
- Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
- Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation.
Personal Qualities
- Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
- Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
- Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
- Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
- Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce
Qualifications
- 3 years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
- Knowledge of the terminology used in the in-building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry
- Must have the ability to install, terminate & splice fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services
- Valid Drivers License
- Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point
- Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro-active management of projects and integration into processes
- Must be willing and able to travel 80%-100%
Working Conditions
- Use of small hand tools.
- Use of power tools.
- Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
- Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
- Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
- General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
- Work indoor/outdoor with variable conditions
- Regional travel required.
- Must be able to work in the United States.
