RADIO TECH JOURNEYMAN
Day Management Corporation
Pasco, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23–$40 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Antenna, Communication Systems, Communication Theory, Driver's License, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Medical Genetics, Military, On Call, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proposal Writing, Public Safety, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Regulations, Retail Management, Safety Process, Safety Training, Systems Administration/Management, Systems/Internals Programming, Testing, Time Management, Trunked Radio, Two Way Radio, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless Radio
LOCATION
Pasco, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Location
Pasco, WA
Salary Range
$23.00 - $40.00 Hourly
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 radio / 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 radio / 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 radio 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.
Qualifications
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 GROL). A valid driver license and insurability in the state of employment. CET or NABER certification.
Day Wireless Systems (DWS) and Reliance Connects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: DWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DWS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. DWS encourages applicants of all ages.
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