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Jump Trading · 3 months ago

Field Engineer/Microwave Tower Technician

Sioux Falls, SD or Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34/hr - $42/hr

Jump Trading is a leading firm in high-frequency trading, and they are seeking a technically skilled Field Engineer / Microwave Tower Technician to build and maintain a sophisticated high-performance wireless network. The role involves responding to network outages, diagnosing and repairing equipment, and ensuring the quality and reliability of communication structures.

Financial ServicesTrading Platform

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Promptly respond to network outages

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in an efficient and timely manner

New construction and maintenance of existing infrastructure on towers, rooftops, and other communication structures to ensure consistent, best-in-class quality and reliability

Proactively communicate realistic timeline expectations for assigned tasks

Provide informational daily reporting on job progress and operational or maintenance issues

Become the on-site technical resource for sub-contractors during new construction

Participate in continuous trainings for new skillsets

Regular completion and passing score of all mandatory company certifications

Safely operate all supporting equipment, including vehicles, and rigging equipment

Regular daily travel

Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualification

Authorized Climber/Rescue certificationMicrowave technology experienceACDC power systems knowledgeCoax cabling installationBasic network knowledgeSpectrum Analyzer troubleshootingMicrosoft Office proficiencyReliablePredictable availabilityFlexibility with work prioritiesMotivatedProactiveProblem-solving abilities

Required

Successfully completed an Authorized Climber/Rescue course and received the course certificate

Experience rigging various communication structures and working with a capstan winch

Ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle and meet all driver qualification requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for drivers who do not require a commercial driver's license (“CDL”)

Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed

Reliable and predictable availability

Reliable transportation

Must be highly motivated and proactive

Basic network and subnetting knowledge

Comfortable with Microsoft Office and using a PC

Ability to maintain clean, safe, and orderly working environments

Flexibility with regards to work priority changes

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Ability to competently climb all types of structures and towers up to 600 feet if required

Ability to work overtime, evenings, and on call required. Occasional weekend work is required as needed or as part of on-call

Ability to work outside or inside in hot and cold weather conditions for long periods of time

Long haul driving of CMV (work truck), sometimes up to 14 hours in a work shift

Required to be on feet/standing in one place 60% to 100% of the work shift

Required to lift/carry equipment and tools as follows: Over 150 lbs. – 1% of the time, 75 – 150 lbs. – 5% of the time, 25 to 75 lbs. – 50% of the time, 1 to 25 lbs. – 90% of the time

Travel is 90 -100%. Deploy from home

Preferred

Microwave technology and/or millimeter experience

Experience with installation of mounts to towers and other communication structures

Microwave antenna & equipment installation, path alignment, and troubleshooting

Experience and knowledge of AC and DC power systems including wiring of both types

Experience terminating and installing various sizes and types of coax cabling from 3/8” to 1”

Capable of troubleshooting with Spectrum Analyzer and Cable/Antenna Analyzer

Knowledge of basic RF theory and understanding simple signal flow concepts

Knowledge of various industry best practices for cabling, safety, and rigging

Valid OSHA 10 certification preferred

Intermediate to advanced PC knowledge

Benefits

Overtime eligibility

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid vacation plus paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Wellness Programs

Company

Jump Trading

Glassdoor4.2

Jump Trading is a globally-positioned, proprietary trading firm.

Founded in 1999

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.jumptrading.com/

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