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Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Technician
This position offers a Competitive Salary, annual Bonus opportunity an attractive benefits plan
including: Company Paid health insurance, a 401(k) w/ employer match, company paid life insurance,
paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO). This role provides a Company vehicle (All auto related
expenses covered, insurance, maintenance, gas card) once the System Tech can go out on call. Ci has
a Tuition Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision & more!
Qualifications & Education
- 3+ years of experience in LMR / RF Systems, or IT systems.
- 2-year degree in electronics preferred but not required. Employer will also accept 3-8 years relevant work experience in lieu of a 2 Year degree.
- Knowledge of RF Systems such as transmitters, receivers, microwave systems, & antenna networks or knowledge on IT systems, Microsoft Severs, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, & TCP/IP.
- Collect & deliver data including antenna radiated power readings, cable sweep results, channel alignments, network connectivity, network uptime, ip traffic analysis, wireshark, etc.
- Proficient w/ using various test equipment: Communications Monitor, T1 Test Sets, Antenna
- Analyzers, IP Network Analyzers, Laptop, SSH, FTP, Telnet, Cisco & Linux command line, etc.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Must have a valid US Driver’s license. This role requires the ability to drive daily to customer sites to work on technical issues. These sites are in various locations including remote ones.
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations
Provide technical support of specialized communications systems & product applications. Perform
preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation w/ focus on trend analysis &
thorough documentation of results. Advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics,
provisioning of communications system infrastructure & performance optimization of RF, Microwave,
IT Systems including, but not limited to:
- Legacy Analog Radio Systems
- Advanced Digital P25 Systems
- IT systems with VMware and Cisco Networking
The Systems Tech (ST) will be on a rotating pager schedule that will mandate they carry a pager
24/7 on the week that it is their assigned turn. The ST will have to respond to calls at any hour
of the day. Therefore, the ability to drive at night & in remote areas is a requirement for this
role. A Company vehicle will be issued to ST to carry out their duties. This position requires
carrying a pager for on call after hour’s service every 2-3 weeks. Employees are paid pager pay &
overtime for this.
All candidates must have a valid US Driver’s license, pass a pre-employment background check & drug screen.
Founded in 1975, Ci’s history is one of service and integrity. We are a true partner to our customers – a single point of contact bringing together best of breed technologies, proven methodologies, and the commitment and expertise from more than 182 Employee Owners including skilled engineers, PMP-certified project managers, factory trained technicians and subject matter experts.
At Ci, we are passionate about public safety. It is this passion and dedication to our customers that has created many long-term relationships, and fueled Ci’s growth over the past four decades.
While much has changed since Ci began its operations, in an old gas station with just three employees, our guiding purpose has not. Today, we remain dedicated to serving the critical communications needs of those who preserve and enhance the safety of the communities in which we all live.
