Field Service Technician - Northeast Arkansas

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it.

• Provide technical support of specialized systems and product applications including advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communication system infrastructure and performance optimization of RF and Broadband architecture including, but not limited to, legacy analog, advanced digital P25 and data infrastructure.
• Maintain, optimize, test, document and support complex communications systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation with focus on trend analysis and documentation of results
• Develop solutions to difficult technical problems encountered as part of system maintenance, upgrades or support issues
• Team with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Customer Service personnel to effectively maintain, optimize and support advanced communication systems which meet or exceed customer expectations
• Deliver a strong knowledge of wired communications systems, such as local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN)
• Experience with logging recording systems, RF interfaces, wired/wireless communications systems and networking equipment
• Unique combinations of both strong multi-site RF communications system and computer/networking skills are required.
• Provide weekly reports of activities and accomplishments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Motorola Radio Programming Software suite.
• Capable of performing maintenance of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues.
• Strong self-management skills and "people" skills to work closely with Motorola's customers and subcontractor (MSS) community, as well as Motorola Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Service teams
• Self-motivated and self-managed to perform the required duties at a distance from direct supervision
• Able to solve customer problems quickly during stressful situations

Working knowledge of various communications test equipment including:

• Communication System Analyzers
• Ethernet Link test sets
• T1 Test Sets
• TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measurement Set)
• Digital RF Power Meter

Working experience with one or more of the following: Motorola Conventional, Smart Net, and MCC Console systems, Secure Operations and ASTRO A7.x Digital systems and installation procedures.

Able to demonstrate high level systems expertise and have a minimum of 3+ years of related experience with the following equipment:

• Motorola Base Stations (GTR series,)
• Consoles (MCC
  7500, MCC
  7100)
• Channel Banks and T1 Circuits
• Computer IP Networks and Configuration
• Experience working with RF Infrastructure Technologies to include Motorola Smart Zone, Smartnet, Console Systems, ASTRO Conventional and Trunked equipment is strongly preferred

Ideally the individual should have at least one network certification: Network +, Security +, CCNA

Candidate Requirements

• Must be proficient in computer network installation, configuration and maintenance systems to include cabling, routers, switches, firewalls and bridges.
• Must be capable of performing maintenance of server hardware/OS and software infrastructure and troubleshooting to resolve system/application related issues.
• Total familiarity with the latest technologies and troubleshooting techniques
• Must have strong knowledge of R.F. systems, such as transmitters, receivers, and antenna networks
• Must have strong knowledge in standard telephony and dedicated data circuits, as well as knowledge of packet switching techniques
• Must have experience with one of the following: P25, LMR, Smartnet, Smart Zone, RF infrastructure, ASTRO systems, radios and consoles.
• Must have excellent communications skills and always present a professional image.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and no traffic violations
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer(s)

Location/Travel

• Local travel is required for all planned activities, including potential unplanned events and remediation efforts.
• MUST live within a commutable distance to the public safety customers located in the state of Arkansas
• Frequent travel throughout the state with approximately 10% or less overnight travel is required.
• Position requires on-call rotations to…