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Combination Technician

WNM Communications, Reserve, NM, United States


SUMMARY
Responsible for the installation and servicing of wireless and wired Broadband equipment in customers' locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform wireless site surveys for internal or external wireless LANs.

Run cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RG.

Terminate, test and validate CAT5 and CAT6 cables.

Heavy lifting may be required in handling tools, ladders, materials and supplies.

Loads necessary tools, material and equipment on company vehicles and drives to work locations.

Must be able to differentiate colors.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Must be able to attend and successfully complete training courses.

Must have working knowledge of computers.

Maintain accuracy in all reporting functions.

Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights of over 20 feet.

Must be able to work required overtime, emergency call-out, weekends and out of town assignments.

Maintains compliance to all relevant OSHA, safety, or departmental standards as directed by supervisor.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Valid Driver Licenses and an insurable driving record.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic computer skills to perform job.

Use of e-mail and other software will be required.

Working knowledge of wireless AP hardware.

Understanding of wireless switch/bridge technologies.

Working Knowledge of wireless technology theories such as SNR, fade margin, QAM, dB.

Experience running cables such as CAT5, Fiber, and RF (LMR and Heliax).

Understanding of new technologies such 802.11i, 802.16(a), and RFID.

Previous installation experience highly preferred.

Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking.

Able to install hardware such as CPE, Routers and telephones.

Must be able to work as a team player, self-starter and follow verbal/written instructions.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

On call rotation

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute

Deming, & Datil, NM

NM (Required)

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