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LMR Radio IT Technician (Mid)
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What they do
A Broadcast Technician operates audio equipment and transmitters for a radio or television station. Operates and maintains equipment that regulates signal strength for a station. Arranges sound equipment and monitors the volume and quality of sound for programs; synchronizes sound with visual images for television shows or other broadcast events such as sports games. May edit recorded shows or productions.
$72,472 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Program, configure, and support mobile and portable radio equipment and associated communications infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot radio, network, and connectivity issues affecting field-deployed communications equipment.
- Support inventory management activities, including barcode scanning, asset tracking, equipment audits, and database updates.
- Receive, stage, test, package, and deploy communications equipment for customer sites and special events.
- Pick, pack, and ship radio kits, tactical communications equipment, antennas, cables, and associated hardware.
- Perform basic network troubleshooting using tools such as ping, network connectivity testing, and remote device diagnostics.
- Support equipment installation, cable management, and hardware integration activities.
- Assist with shipping and receiving operations, equipment inspections, and inventory reconciliation efforts.
- Maintain accurate records within inventory management and tracking systems.
- Provide Level 1 technical support for communications and network-connected devices.
Compensation:
$42hr to $50hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review
Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:
https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements- Associate's degree, technical certificate, military communications training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 4+ years of experience supporting communications systems, radio systems, telecommunications equipment, networking equipment, or related technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware, communications equipment, network connectivity issues, or field-deployed technology.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including IP addressing, DNS, ping, traceroute, VLANs, routing/switching concepts, and remote device troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting routers, switches, mobile devices, radios, or network-connected infrastructure.
- Ability to use command-line tools and basic network troubleshooting techniques to identify connectivity issues.
- Experience maintaining equipment inventories, documenting work performed, and following technical procedures.
- Comfortable lifting equipment, preparing shipments, and supporting warehouse/logistics operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Eligibility to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance and pass financial/criminal background checks.
- Experience with Motorola, L3Harris, or other Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems.
- Experience programming subscriber radios or supporting P25 environments.
- Familiarity with trunked and conventional radio systems.
- Understanding of RF fundamentals including UHF, VHF, repeaters, and simplex communications.
- Experience creating or terminating
CAT5/CAT6
cables.- Experience with Motorola CPS, codeplugs, encryption keys, or radio provisioning.
- Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, wattmeters, oscilloscopes, or cable testers.
- Military communications, SATCOM, public safety communications, or federal communications experience.
- Active DHS Public Trust, Secret Clearance, or prior federal clearance.