Radio Technician I (SR-19)

About the role

This class involves performing technical work in the adjustment, testing, installation, modification, maintenance and troubleshooting and repair of radio transmitters, receivers and related communications equipment in mobile and fixed locations. It also includes understanding, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting computers and related radio programs.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts, tests, installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs radio transmitters, receivers, communications related computer programs, and related communications equipment.
• Takes field strength measurements to determine operational coverage of transmitters.
• Takes periodic frequency, power input, and modulation measurements of transmitters.
• Keeps record of work performed in accordance with FCC requirements.
• Instructs operating personnel in the proper operation of radio communications equipment in accordance with applicable FCC rules and regulations and pertinent technical publications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of radio communications and electronics; characteristics, functions, operation and capabilities of a variety of types of radio, computer and electronic equipment, testing equipment and tools used in adjusting and repairing radio equipment; FCC rules and regulations governing public safety radio service, computer operating systems and networking concepts.
• Ability to diagnose defects in radio equipment in the field or in the shop; diagnose system malfunctions; identify radio interference problems; apply appropriate electronic formulas involved in testing, troubleshooting, modifying, designing, calibrating, installing, maintaining and repairing radio equipment; learn the rules and regulations of the assigned department; understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from a two-year program in electronics technology from an accredited community college or technical school and one (1) year of responsible experience involving the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of radio communications, RF microwave, computer operating systems and networks, and related equipment.
• Experience must include current commercial radio and computer technology.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.