Field RF Technician II

Field RF Technician II

Job Category: Operations

Full-Time

On-site

Location: Miramar, FL 33025, USA

Description

TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is hiring a Field RF Technician to join our team in Southeast Florida. This home-based position requires the ability to deploy to the Florida Keys daily if needed. The technician should reside in south Miami-Dade County near or in Homestead or Florida City.

Job Summary: Performs on-site repair and/or installation of telecommunications equipment. This position may include any aspect of field support and installation and is not limited to electrical, data, wireless, and fiber optic cable installation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installation, preventive, and corrective maintenance of equipment including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network communications equipment, microwave radio network equipment, IP routing and switching equipment, site security systems, and tower lighting systems
• Complete reports, logs, and communications in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests or alarms within a two-hour time frame
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and system issues
• Accurately report technical system status
• Restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible
• Maintain spare equipment and parts following established guidelines and procedures
• Isolate faults to board, module, or component level
• Field test units and/or components
• Perform electronic filing of service tickets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• Background in electronics and Radio Frequency communications
• Systems and network element troubleshooting skills
• Solid IP networking skills
• Ability to work independently; must be a self-starter
• Ability to communicate effectively to perform work assignments
• Must clear a Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background check
• Typically requires a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) strongly preferred
• Must maintain a driver's license in good standing, as verified by TransCore
• Must be comfortable working at heights that could exceed 50 feet

Desired Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in electronics, IT, or telecommunications, or equivalent military experience
• Knowledge of electronics and Radio Frequency (RF) theory
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain Radio Frequency network communications equipment

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and moving traffic.

*TransCore complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities.

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