Radio Technologist 1

Job Summary

The Radio Technologist 1 provides advanced technical support for company-wide radio communication systems.  This position involves assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems, including mobile and portable radio, MAS radio, paging systems, and other related radio network equipment. 

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to typical customer requests for emergency, routine, and remedial maintenance of radio communications equipment and circuits:
  • attempt to troubleshoot and correct problem over telephone
  • schedule and initiate repair procedures in absence of immediate repair
• Install and coordinate installation of various radio communications equipment and systems:
  • install and remove mobile radios in all types of company vehicles and personal vehicles
  • plan for and install base stations at various locations throughout company
  • install mobile radio equipment and peripherals, wide area paging systems, MAS radio systems for substation communications, and radio dispatch and control equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance of all company radio systems:
  • conduct yearly inspections of all mobile radio base stations sites
  • perform preventative maintenance of all mobile radio equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with FCC rules and regulations 
• Provide technological advice, service, and support to company users of radio equipment and systems:
  • assist with overall implementation of technical strategy as described in telecommunications department plans and goals
  • maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, strategies, and advanced technologies
• Assist with FCC license applications for mobile radio systems:
  • keep current with changing FCC rules and regulations to ensure compliance of company systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics or other Associate Degree Programs that align with the degree previously named or equivalent Armed Forces training
• Must obtain the Federal Communications Commission general radiotelephone operator's license within one year in the position
• Valid drivers license

Testing Requirements

• Technician Selection System (TECH)-Technician level: Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.