LTE Wireless Technician I
Job Summary
The LTE Wireless Technician is responsible for installation and maintenance of eNodeB cell sites and
backhaul facilities; tests, analyzes and evaluates equipment.
Responsibilities and Duties
Specifically, the LTE Wireless Technician I:
• Installs and maintains eNodeB equipment and transmission facilities; assists in installation, servicing
and removal of cell site facilities;
• Repairs and provides preventive maintenance on eNodeB power supply equipment, including
rectifiers, standby generators, batteries, distribution panels, equipment enclosures, cooling equipment
and fuses;
• Tests, maintains and evaluates performance of all other eNodeB equipment, such as traffic metering
systems; ensures operation of transmission facilities and associated equipment, fiber and Ethernet
transport equipment;
• Performs acceptance tests on new equipment; oversees the daily routines to ensure proper operation
and alarm reporting systems associated with the LTE Network;
• Assists in preparation of plans, specifications and other data for additional equipment or upgrades;
follows routine procedures and ensures that maintenance routines are performed on all eNodeB
equipment and backhaul equipment; records the results of routines and acceptance tests; performs
regularly scheduled standby duties;
• Ties cross-connections needed to establish, modify or terminate backhaul services; coordinates with
connecting companies when necessary in establishing, maintaining and removing special circuits that
are associated with roaming, provisioning, billing and other facilities as needed;
• Coordinates with the Wireless Network Manager and VP-Plant and Operations on the evaluation of the
cost-effectiveness of various carriers, fiber optic, roaming and transmission systems when the company
investigates possible upgrades and system additions; plans and schedules installations to meet network
deadlines;
• Assists in the installation, maintenance and support of microwave radios and alarm systems; works
closely with subsidiary and supplier personnel to turn up and maintain new systems;
• Receives, analyzes and reacts to trouble reports; records and forwards traffic metering usage data;
forwards all recorded billing data to commercial or finance departments;
• Completes and submits all related records for eNodeB and other LTE Network plant equipment;
• Repairs and provides preventive maintenance for service assistance; performs related duties, such as
building and installing support structures for power supplies and cable;
• Performs all major emergency repairs as required, including generating support tickets in accordance
with the companies technical support agreements, process return for repair requests, use knowledge of
electrical circuitry and its applications and understanding of all eNodeB and backhaul equipment and its
direct application to the LTE Wireless Network, both buried and aerial cabling systems;
• Establishes efficient eNodeB and backhaul facilities record-keeping system; prepares various reports,
including fiber optic and cellular transmission facilities analysis for the Wireless Network Manager,
progress reports on job, work orders and maintenance forecasts;
• Coordinates with finance, commercial and other departments on service installations; requisitions
materials and supplies as needed and maintains adequate inventory levels to support critical spare
equipment and other approved projects;
• Informs Plant Records Clerk and Commercial Department when job is completed in order to update
records;
• Performs work with the awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and
maintenance of eNodeB power supply equipment, eNodeB RF gear and other eNodeB equipment,
including but not limited to falls, electric shock, falling objects and traffic; uses safety equipment and
utilizes safety practices; attends and participates in all designated cooperative safety and training
meetings;
• Complies with all FCC, RUS and OSHA specifications; industry standards, safety rules, regulations
and company policies and procedures;
• Uses safety equipment; utilizes safety practices; attends and participates in all designated company
safety and training meetings; abides by the company’s safety manual;
• Places a premium on customer satisfaction; and makes every attempt to perpetuate PVT and its
subsidiaries positive image in all subscriber customer related service activities;
• Completes other duties as assigned.
Personnel Specifications
Education/Experience
Knowledge and skills usually acquired through a high school diploma; specialized related technical
training and or four to six years of wireless telecommunications operational experience.
Job Knowledge
Knowledge of cellular plant operations, procedures and service offerings; thorough knowledge of
telecommunications equipment and materials; knowledge and experience with all transmission facilities
equipment including fiber optic, Ethernet and router equipment and materials and preventive
maintenance procedures.
Related Skills
Communicate effectively, both in written and verbal skills in professional and courteous manner to coworkers and general public; able to complete work accurately under time constraints and deadlines;
able to work independently.
Position Relationships
The LTE Wireless Technician reports to the Wireless Network Manager.
Internal
Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship with all company personnel and the public; works
closely with all plant and operations personnel.
External
Maintains close professional relationship with contractors and other service providers; perpetuates PVT
and its subsidiaries’ positive image in all actions.
Physical Requirements
This position may require 8 to 10 hour days, flexible hours, on call availability and some weekends;
must be able to read reports and use a computer; must be able to hear well enough to communicate
with co-workers and business contacts; must be able to lift over 50 lbs., stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb
and stand for long periods of time; must be able to work in inclement weather situations that could
involve high wind, dust, snow, rain and thunderstorms; must maintain a valid driver’s license and
insurable through the company driving insurance policy. Candidate must adhere to all company policies.
Last Reviewed 07/02/2014