Microwave Tower Technician @ DRW

DRW is looking for a Microwave Tower Technician in the Chicago area to support our internally managed wireless networks. This position will challenge you to provide quick and consistent responses to network needs while working with some of the smartest people in the financial industry. Experience with millimeter wave installations including path alignments and troubleshooting is strongly preferred. This role may include downtime in the office, and additional responsibilities may include assistance with lab testing, path design, equipment configuration and testing, and planning with stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who want to expand their skills beyond climbing and spend some time in an office environment helping to optimize our solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform work on towers and rooftops including line and antenna installation, grounding/electrical tasks, path alignments and troubleshooting
Respond quickly and effectively to resolve all trouble tickets, following applicable policies and standards within established time frames
Keep team lead well-informed about operational and maintenance issues associated with sites, suggesting improvements to standards as needed
Assist in project budgeting and schedule estimating, internally and with external contractors and vendors
Safely operate all supporting equipment, including vehicles and rigging tools
Contribute to keeping site documentation up to date

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in a similar role climbing and working on microwave technology
Must be capable of working and being on-call on extended working hours, including evenings and weekends
All industry required certifications to climb, install equipment on and maintain all sites and towers forming the network
Experience with path alignment and troubleshooting of millimeter wave links
Experience with spectrum analyzers, bit error rate testers
Experience with electrical work, including grounding, breaker installation, power cabling and conduit work following normal safety protocols
Comfortable with computers and productivity applications (documents, spreadsheets, email, chat, presentations)
Valid US driver’s license
Responsibility to keep all required training/certifications up to date
Scripting and programming skills a plus
CPR/Basic First Aid training required
OSHA 10 minimum, OSHA 30 a plus

Personal Skills and Abilities Required:

Must be able to maintain clean, safe and orderly working environments
Must be able to problem solve, think on the fly, and shift between priorities to minimize downtime
Must be able to strongly enforce safety procedures and policies
Professional team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated and proactive, able to work both independently and collaboratively

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