RADIO TECH JOURNEYMAN

RADIO TECH JOURNEYMAN

Burbank, CA Job Details Full-time $26 - $32 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Phone communication Equipment installation System design Project timeline management Certified Electronics Technician Equipment troubleshooting Mid-level 3 years Driver's License Bidding project phase Driving Trade school Telecommunication Equipment maintenance Technical troubleshooting support Equipment testing Associate's degree Occupational safety program implementation Communication skills Health and safety training programs Client interaction via phone calls

Full Job Description Summary :

Under general supervision of the service manager to perform system design, troubleshooting, programming, and installations. Optimizes, maintains, and repairs 2-way and wireless communications systems including complex radio systems and 911 communications centers for customers.

Essential Functions:

Tasks that must be performed by the person in this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Diagnose, troubleshoot, discuss, and resolve wireless communication equipment questions and problems with customers in a positive and efficient manner in person on customer's site, by phone, e-mail, and at Day Wireless Systems' shop location. Perform required diagnostic and analytical tests to diagnose and repair wireless communication equipment such as dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, and trunked radio systems, and mobile installations. Analyze and comprehend diagnostic test results and use to repair and program radios and wireless equipment. Work with customer to determine deadlines, urgency, timeline, and schedule of completing repairs, maintenance, and programming with customers, vendors, and shop management to ensure resolution of problem meets customer's needs. Prepare quotes and bids. Acts as the shop's safety coordinator by collaborating with safety rep from DWS' headquarters for all aspects of safety training and implementation. Perform wireless communications system programming, per industry practices and vendor criteria. Performs the installation of radio and wireless mobile and base communications systems per industry practices and vendor criteria. Reports any accidents, maintenance needs, or repairs to management while using any company vehicle. Practices and follows safe driving procedures as described and required in safe driver training. Must be available to work Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To properly support our public safety and first responder customers, technicians will be required to be on call, which includes overtime with little or no notice. Must be able to travel, this may be local, daily travel or overnight travel. Education and/or

Experience:

Three to five years' experience in 2-way radio and wireless communication systems theory. Able to use computer and program, troubleshoot, perform diagnostics, and repair complex communication systems. Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or vocational school in electronics and wireless system repair is preferred but not required. Experience in diagnostics, repair, maintenance, program wireless communication equipment such as 2-way radios, transmitters, receivers, antennas for customers. Experienced with dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, and trunked radio systems. Knowledge of radio repair, mobile installations, DC, AC, and RF Theory as it applies to wireless communications.

Licenses, Certifications:

An industry license (FCC, FICA or NARTE). A valid driver license and insurability in the state of employment. CET or NABER certification.