Seeking 1099 Wireless Field Installation Technician

Join Our Team as an Independent Wireless Field Expert

Position Overview

•Position: Wireless Field Installation Technician
•Job Type: 1099/Contracted Work
•Location: 100% Working in the field (Client’s cell site locations), Currently needing technicians residing in the Southwest (Las Vegas, Phoenix, Albuquerque, and El Paso).
•Compensation: Piece-rate pay (Net-30)

*Please read entirely as this job requires technicians that are independent and that have relevant experience in the wireless telecom industry.

As a Wireless Field Installation Technician, you will be responsible for the physical installation, wiring, configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of hardware units at cell site locations. This role requires a self-starter with technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients. The position does require experience with Asentria SiteBoss Controllers or a minimum of 3 years working with cell site installation and/or integration. This is an outside field position and requires strong communication skills while working with internal back-office engineers and support teams to deal with installation and/or troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

This position requires working at the on-cell site locations, installing, wiring, configuring, troubleshooting, and testing of hardware units. Must be able to effectively execute duties with minimum to no direction while working well with the support team.

•Hardware Installation: Mount and install Asentria Site Boss controllers (e.g., S550, S572, S360 series) and expansion cards into equipment racks or cabinets.

•Low-Voltage Wiring: Run, terminate, and manage infrastructure cabling to integrate sensors for climate, power, HVAC, generator, and security access monitoring.

•Complete cabling and conduit installations (run and terminate cables, including Cat5/6, power, and fiber).

•System Configuration: Configure basic network communication settings using the Command Line Interface (CLI) or web-based interfaces.

•Troubleshooting & Testing: Use loopback tools, multimeters, and network verification software to ensure all sensors and remote telemetry links work perfectly. Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to wireless networks, including signal interference, hardware malfunctions, and connectivity problems.

•Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine maintenance and perform repairs on wireless systems to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.

•Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide clear explanations of technical processes and solutions.

•Documentation: Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities, including equipment inventory and COP.

•Provide clean field reports, wiring diagrams, and closing photographs to the engineering team upon site completion.

•Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and industry standards while working at client sites and handling wireless equipment.

Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years of experience in telecom field installation, cellular infrastructure, or low-voltage electrical work.
•Technical Skills: Proficiency in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of wireless communication systems.

•Strong understanding of DC power systems, relay monitoring, sensor wiring, and IP networking basics.

•Proficient in the operation of a cell phone, PC and related applications such as email, Microsoft, and web browsers.

•Tools and Equipment: Proficiency with basic hand tools, crimpers, multimeters, and laptop-to-device terminal software.

•Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.

•Flexibility: Willingness to travel to client sites and work flexible hours as needed.

Requirements

The qualifications listed below indicate the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful. The ideal candidate as a Wireless Field Installation Technician brings a high-energy can-do attitude to their job each day.

•Strong troubleshooting ability, this is a technical installation and support position, which is required to solve technical problems, sometimes with limited information. If you don’t like to solve problems, then this position isn’t for you.

•Knowledge and experience with network and telecommunication issues (both hardware and software).

•Reliable Transportation: Access to a dependable vehicle for traveling to various job sites. May require a 4x4 depending on site location.

•Tools: Ownership of basic tools and equipment necessary for the job (must have a laptop and quality cell service with Hotspot).

•Physical Ability: Capability to lift-up to 50 pound