DRW · 1 day ago
Microwave Tower Technician
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expDRW is looking for a Microwave Tower Technician in the Chicago area to support their internally managed wireless networks. The role involves performing installations and troubleshooting on microwave technology, as well as assisting with lab testing and planning with stakeholders.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
CPR/Basic First Aid training required
OSHA 10 minimum
Preferred
Experience with millimeter wave installations including path alignments and troubleshooting
Scripting and programming skills a plus
OSHA 30 a plus
Benefits
Group medical
Pharmacy
Dental and vision insurance
401k (with discretionary employer match)
Short and long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Company
DRW
DRW is a diversified trading firm that combines technology, research, and risk management to capture trading and investment opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
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