Associate Field Operations Technician

Position Title: Associate Field Operations Technician (T2)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the S&P 500, and one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US, with an enterprise value of ~$70B.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

Technician in the Network Operations Organization that is responsible for the installation, testing, and maintenance of high-speed fiber optic transmission equipment, circuits and small cell networks. Typical responsibilities are circuit delivery, resolution of reactive maintenance/change management tickets as well as the completion of preventative maintenance and quality review tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform all activities in a manner to ensure the safety of yourself, team, customers and the public.
• Respond to all network outages, impairments and emergencies in assigned area.
• Complete all required preventative maintenance inspections to Crown Castle standards.
• Install, Turn-up, test and provision SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet equipment in an optical fiber network adhering to engineered design with minimal supervision/support.
• Work with fiber optic, SONET/Ethernet related test equipment including Network Tester, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, Optical Fiber Identifier, Multimeter, DC plant tester with minimal supervision/support.
• Operate and understand RF and Small Cell related test equipment, such as Antenna/PIM analyzer, RF power meter, Spectrum analyzer, Signal generator, Fusion splicer with minimal Supervision/Support.
• Perform analysis and troubleshooting of issues while assisting the NOC and customers.
• Perform site survey and quality review of remote locations to ensure company standards are met.
• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary with minimal Supervision/Support
• Operate PC or similar devices to gain access to Network nodes, CPE devices/Small Cell Network elements as well as assigned administrative tasks.
• Work efficiently and effectively with cross-functional departments and peers.
• Responsible for compliance with All Crown Castle policies and procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekend coverage.
• Safe work practices must be followed along with integrity and quality.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

• High School Degree or equivalent required
• Associates or two-year technical degree strongly preferred
• Wireless/Wireline Operations, Ethernet certification or equivalent military experience preferred
• Possess a valid state driver’s license with a non-negligent driving record

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to safely drive and operate a Crown Castle boom truck in the public right of way.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in Web Based ticketing and network monitoring systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, while managing time for maximum efficiency.
• Knowledge of radio transmitters, receivers, antennas, electronic and fiber optic theory

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Experience with one or more of the following – RF, Ethernet, Sonet, Video or fiber optic testing
• Technical knowledge of Fiber, Coax and Low voltage trouble shooting
• Successfully completion of technical training program for RF or Telecommunications

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Field Operations Supervisor/Field Operations Manager

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions:

Works in the Public right of way, exposure to extreme weather, radio frequency, general public. Physical demands of lifting up to 75 pounds, stooping, and climbing ladders. Available to work after hours, weekends, Holidays and On-Call Duty as conditions require.

May be required to travel and be away from home location, for extended periods of time.

Compensation Information: For Westchester County, NY, and NYC residents the hiring range offered for this position is $48,160 - $69,230 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 5% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Additional Information: N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)