Job Description
Communications Technician II Print Apply Communications Technician II Salary $21.11 - $31.66 Hourly Location 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 6145 Department Information Technology Division Communication Systems Opening Date 06/03/2026
Description Benefits Questions Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:
Installs, terminates, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains the City's physical communications infrastructure, including structured cabling, copper and fiber optic cable plant, telecommunications rooms, patch panels, cross-connects, and related low-voltage systems. Supports radio, telephone, television/video distribution, and associated communications systems; assists with troubleshooting door access systems; and supports audiovisual systems in council chambers and other designated facilities. Performs system moves, adds, and changes; monitors communications equipment for reliable operation and regulatory compliance; maintains asset inventories, documentation, labeling, diagrams, and service records; assists with evaluating replacement or upgraded equipment; and provides technical guidance to users and departments on proper equipment use and service requests. Other Job Functions:
Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working Conditions This position requires 100% on-site work. Exposed to a confining work space, dirty environment, electrical hazards, extreme temperatures or weather conditions, and high and precarious work spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Responds to after hours call back for emergency conditions as necessary. Minimum Essential Qualifications Knowledge :
Knowledge of FCC regulations and applicable industry standards; electrical and electronic theory and application; radio operating systems including Low Band, VHF, UHF, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz systems; telephone and voice communications systems; structured cabling systems and physical network infrastructure, including copper and fiber optic media; television/video distribution technologies; basic access control and audiovisual support concepts; and the methods, materials, tools, test equipment, and safety practices associated with telecommunications and low-voltage systems. Skills/Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, riser diagrams, and telecommunications plans; install, terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling and related communications equipment; diagnose and resolve issues in radio, telephone, television/video, access control, and audiovisual support systems within the scope of the position; maintain accurate documentation and inventories; use specialized test equipment and hand tools safely and effectively; communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users; and work independently or as part of a team in field and facility environments. Physical Requirements:
Constantly sees and hears; frequently uses a calculator, writes by hand, cleans, crawls, drives, kneels, sits, squats, stoops, twist body, walks, carries and lifts objects up to 20 lbs., pulls objects weighing up to 15 lbs.; Infrequently files, climbs and sorts. Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required, supplemented by specialized training in electronics, telecommunications, low-voltage systems, network cabling, or a closely related field. An associate degree in electronics, telecommunications, information technology, or a related field is preferred. Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications, structured cabling, or related electronic communications systems is preferred. A General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), FCC license, fiber optic, structured cabling, or other relevant industry certification is preferred. Other This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation, drug/alcohol screen test and debt check for any monies owed to the City of Beaumont. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary. All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record or another state valid driver's license equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record? Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Yes No 02 Did you obtain a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in electronics, telecommunications, low-voltage systems, network cabling, or a closely related field? Yes No 03 Do you possess an associate degree in electronics, telecommunications, information technology, or a related field? Yes No 04 Do you have a minimum three (3) years experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications, structured cabling, or related electronic communications systems? Yes No 05 Do you have a General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), FCC license, fiber optic, structured cabling, or other relevant industry certification? Yes No Required Question Employer City of Beaumont Address 801 Main Street, Suite 135 Beaumont, Texas, 77701 Phone (409) 880-3777 Website http://www.cityofbeaumontjobs.com Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. 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