Communications Technician

Technician Position

Our client, a leader in the communications industry, is seeking experienced Technicians to join their team. This role is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining communication systems in the NY/NJ Metro Area.

The selected candidate will design, program, install, optimize, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair two-way radio and associated communications equipment and systems including dispatch consoles, PTP, networking, voice logging, and E911 communication equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and provide technical support for VHF/UHF/700/800/900 Analog and Digital systems including:
  Conventional, Simulcast, Trunking, Dispatch Consoles, Paging infrastructure, PTP/microwave systems, antenna systems, power systems, grounding systems, public address systems, networking, and subscribers (mobiles and portables).
• Install, prepare, run, terminate, and test coax and network cabling.
• Test, tune, and align duplexers, pre-selectors, repeaters, base stations, mobiles, and portables.
• Set up, configure, and use complex test equipment to align, maintain, and repair systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex communication systems.
• Technicians are required to be part of the paid On-Call schedule plus overtime.

You might be the right candidate if you have:

• 3+ years of experience in the field of two-way radio communications with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with trunked systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Analog, P25, NXDN, DMR, and Smartzone two-way radio theory, system design, and support.
• Associate's degree (AS/AA) or technical training in the areas of electronics, computers, networking, RF work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of RF test equipment such as Transmission Impairment Test Sets, signal generators, RF service monitors, spectrum analyzers, Site Master, and LAN testers.
• Knowledge of frequency utilization, battery back-up systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, radio template development, flash upgrading, and CPS programming.
• ETA – Journeyman Wireless Communications CET Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Clean driver record and valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package including company vehicle and benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k).