Systems Technician (LMR / RF Communications / IT Infrastructure) – Georgia

Gatesource Hr

  • Milledgeville, Georgia
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Skilled with diagnostic and test equipment: communications monitors, T1 test sets, antenna/network analyzers, laptops, Cisco and Linux command line tools, SSH/FTP/Telnet. Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, microwave) and/or IT systems (Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, TCP/IP).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilledgeville, Georgia

    Description

    GateSource HR is working with a partner to find a Systems Technician to support and maintain specialized communication and IT systems. This role involves hands-on technical work, including installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of RF and digital radio systems, as well as IT infrastructure. The position requires a mix of fieldwork and technical analysis, with regular travel to customer sites and participation in a rotating on-call schedule.Responsibilities:
    • Provide technical support for communication systems and applications.
    • Conduct preventive maintenance routines, document findings, and analyze performance trends.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in software-driven electronics and communications infrastructure.
    • Provision and optimize RF, microwave, and IT systems.
    • Work across multiple platforms, including:
    • Legacy analog radio systems
    • P25 digital radio systems
    • IT systems with VMware and Cisco networking
    • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (every 2–3 weeks), requiring availability at night and in remote areas. On-call duty includes overtime and additional pay.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of experience working with LMR / RF systems or IT systems.
    • Associate’s degree in electronics preferred; equivalent 3–8 years of experience accepted instead of formal education.
    • FCC General Radio Operator’s License (GROL) required within 180 days of hire.
    • Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, microwave) and/or IT systems (Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, TCP/IP).
    • Experience gathering and reporting technical data (antenna readings, cable sweeps, channel alignments, IP traffic analysis, Wireshark, etc.).
    • Skilled with diagnostic and test equipment: communications monitors, T1 test sets, antenna/network analyzers, laptops, Cisco and Linux command line tools, SSH/FTP/Telnet.
    • Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to travel daily to various, including remote, customer sites.
    • Overnight travel up to 15% and ability to lift at least 70 lbs. required.

    Benefits

    •* Annual Merit Raise opportunity.
    •* Annual Bonus Opportunity
    • Medical & dental. 
    • Life insurance. 
    •* 401K match 5%
    •* Tuition reimbursement program
    •* Excellent PTO policy

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