Sr Radio Das Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Hands-on installation experience (5+ years) in the radio and communication area and have extensive knowledge/understanding of two-way radio theory and communications systems.
• The ability to program, troubleshoot and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex radio systems.
• Know how to use industry standard test equipment including service monitors/analyzers, watt meters, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, and basic networking skills.
• Computer operations including Microsoft Office suite and specialized radio programming software.
• A strong background with RF Theory.
• Ability to read blues prints & drawings.

Responsibilities:

• Repair and provide technical support and documentation for Low Band, VHF/UHF, and 800/900 MHz analog and digital systems, mobile and portable subscriber equipment, simulcast, conventional, trunking, paging, telemetry, and microwave systems.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of base systems, repeaters, remote controls, multiplexers, antenna systems, microwave systems, battery backup systems, and solar power systems.
• Install and maintain dispatch console equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PA systems, BDA/DAS systems, and other electronic components.
• Train junior technicians and provide leadership to team.
• Other responsibilities may apply.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Main train others.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or vocational school in electronics & wireless system repair; plus, one to two years related work experience in electronic communications repair; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Certifications:

• An FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, CET (ETA), or equivalent industry certification is not required, but preferred.
• **Valid driver's license, good driving record, and able to pass background check**

Summary: Performs system troubleshooting and BDA/DAS system design for radio and wireless communications systems by performing the following duties.