Field Integrator / Installer

Position summary

GCB Services LLC is hiring a Field Integrator / Installer to install, integrate, and commission Ericsson RAN equipment on Verizon macro, small cell, and in-building sites. The role owns the site from equipment install through on-air and closeout: physical install, cabling, power-up, local integration, call testing, and documentation that passes customer review the first time.

• Reports to: Construction / Integration Manager
• Location: Field-based; travel to other markets as assigned
• Type: Full-time, non-exempt
• Schedule: Day and night shifts; maintenance-window cutovers (typically 00:00 06:00 local) required

Key responsibilities: installation

• Install Ericsson baseband units (Baseband 5216/6630/6648 and current-generation equivalents) and RAN processors in cabinets, shelters, and indoor racks per approved RFDS and construction drawings
• Install, mount, and connect radios (AIR / Radio 4xxx, 8xxx series) at ground level and on towers/rooftops with certified climb teams as required
• Route, terminate, label, and test CPRI/eCPRI fiber, hybrid power/fiber trunks, DC power, and grounding to Ericsson and Verizon standards
• Install and terminate DC power: breaker/fuse assignment, power distribution, rectifier and battery connections, polarity and voltage verification
• Install GPS antennas and timing references; verify sync status
• Perform fiber inspection and cleaning (scope and clean every connector) and document results
• Perform sweep and PIM testing on coax and antenna systems where applicable; fiber OTDR/light-level testing on fronthaul
• Install and cut over transport/backhaul handoffs (router, CSR, or MPLS demarc) as scoped
• Decommission and remove legacy equipment; manage returns and inventory reconciliation
• Maintain site cleanliness, cable management, labeling, and workmanship to pass customer audit

Key responsibilities: integration and commissioning

• Perform local integration of Ericsson basebands: connect via EMLI/LMT, load software and site packages (SiteBasic, SiteEquipment, RN/TN scripts), and verify configuration against the integration package
• Coordinate with the remote integration team / NOC and Verizon market engineering to bring sites on air; work in Ericsson Manager (ENM) environment when access is granted
• Configure and validate transport: IP addressing, VLANs, routing, and OAM/traffic connectivity to the core
• Verify radio and cell status: unlock cells, clear alarms, confirm VSWR, RSSI/noise floor, and sector/carrier mapping (no swapped sectors or crossed feeds)
• Execute LTE and 5G NR call testing: voice, data throughput, handover, and CSFB/VoLTE as required by the test plan
• Troubleshoot and isolate faults across hardware, fiber, power, transport, and configuration; correct or escalate with clear findings
• Use Ericsson CLI tools (AMOS/MoShell) to read alarms, check MO states, pull logs and KGets, and collect diagnostics
• Support FSU, carrier add, and modernization cutovers inside maintenance windows, including rollback when criteria are not met
• Complete closeout package: photos, as-builts, test results, alarm-free screenshots, serial numbers, and site completion report

Required qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on wireless installation and/or integration experience
• Direct field experience with Ericsson RAN hardware (basebands and radios)
• Working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR site architecture: baseband-to-radio fronthaul, sectors and carriers, transport, timing
• Able to read and work from RFDS, construction drawings, integration packages, and method of procedure (MOP) documents
• Proficient with fiber scope/cleaning, light meter, and basic test equipment; sweep/PIM experience preferred if not required by market
• Comfortable with a laptop in the field: CLI, terminal sessions, IP configuration, file transfer
• Clear written and verbal communication with remote integrators, NOC, and customer engineers
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Able to obtain site access credentials required by the customer and site owners

Preferred qualifications

• Prior Verizon market experience (site access process, closeout standards, CIQ/RFDS conventions)
• Experience with AMOS/MoShell scripting and ENM
• Ericsson training or certification on Baseband, Radio System, or RAN integration
• Experience with in-building / DAS / Ericsson Radio Dot System (DOT) deployments
• Experience with Samsung RAN in addition to Ericsson
• Small cell and C-band / CBRS deployment experience
• Associate degree or technical school in electronics, telecommunications, or related field; military communications experience accepted as equivalent
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Certifications, safety, and work conditions

Certifications (required at hire or within 90 days)

• OSHA 10 (OSHA 30 preferred)
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• RF Safety Awareness
• NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician (TTT-1) and Authorized Climber / Rescue - required for tower-top work
• NFPA 70E electrical safety awareness preferred

Safety

• Follows all site safety plans, JHA/JSA, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and RF exposure procedures
• Stops work when conditions are unsafe and reports incidents and near misses immediately

Physical requirements and work conditions

• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; team lift above that
• Climb ladders and work at heights; work on rooftops, in shelters, and in confined equipment spaces
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, and wind
• Overnight maintenance windows, weekend cutovers, and multi-day travel with overnight stays as required

This description lists the general duties of the role. It is not an exhaustive list, and duties may change based on project scope and customer requirements.