Senior Field Service Technician Nashville, TN

About the role

BearCom is the largest distributor of wireless voice, data, and video solutions in North America. With over 40 years of industry-leading experience, BearCom partners with leading manufacturers like Motorola, JVC Kenwood, and Avigilon. With 75 branches across North America, BearCom employs a diverse team of installation and technical team members who provide extensive on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Create high-level programming code plugs (e.g. P25, Linked CAP+, CAP MAX, Repeaters)
• Install and service complex wireless communications systems (e.g. UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz Systems, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS Systems, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband Devices, CCTV Equipment)
• Provide system recommendations and designs that meet customer requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of service technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and/or communication field
• Extensive knowledge/understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multi-couplers and duplexers, basic TCP/IP principles and NIC programming
• Proficiency in operating various test equipment including but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDR’s, FDR’s, and multi-meters
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• CET Certification
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent
• R56 Certified Installer
• Motorola Astro 4x-7x training providing support for various system operations
• Certification in various Astro 25 products (Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, etc.)
• Certification in various MotoTRBO products and systems (Connect+, Capacity+, Linked Capacity+, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max, etc.)
• Knowledge of audio, RF, digital, and microprocessor electronic circuits found in communications equipment at the component level
• Security Clearance a plus

Benefits

• Hightly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Use of Company Vehicle
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Variable schedule with some regional and/or overnight travel and on-call hours may be required.