Radio Communications Technician

Summary
Responsible for performing the installation and maintenance of all electronic and specialty equipment installed in city vehicles and the City of Garland radio communication infrastructure.
Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform various installations and repairs as needed.
Mentor and lead installation technicians on both installations and repairs.
Maintains an accurate inventory of all system components
Maintains radio databases and subscriber fleet inventories
Maintains public safety radio system
Maintains and repairs mobiles, portables and fixed base stations
Maintains Point-to-Point Microwave systems
Keeps informed of industry standards and trends and attends seminars, conferences and professional organization meetings
Documents and maintain records of preventative maintenance schedules
Maintains ongoing communication with all radio stakeholders
Coordinate various infrastructure projects
Manage the Storm and Flood Siren Infrastructure
Maintains strong relationships with the customers.
Maintains effective relationships with support vendors and manufacturers
Participate in on-call support as needed after-hours, weekends and holidays
Prepares written documents for City Administration as requested by manager
Minimum Qualifications
Two-year college degree, formal technical training or a combination of college and training
Two years related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
Four-year college degree
Formal training in radio communication systems
More than four years of experience in radio programming, installation, repair and electrical theory
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of 12-volt electronics and usage
Skill in advising a team of employees
Skill in understanding and analyzing prevalent issues
Working knowledge of Motorola 700/800MHz Simulcast radio systems
Working knowledge of Motorola Dispatch consoles networks
Working knowledge of Motorola subscriber programming software
Knowledge of VHF, UHF, 700MHz, 800MHz, 6GHz and 11GHzfrequencies
Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
Knowledge of various radio communication systems
Skill in effective communication
Skill in basic computer operations
Basic networking skills
Ability to perform several tasks as assigned
Licenses and Certifications
Valid class C Texas driver’s license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. The position requires that the employee be able to lift 50 pounds, work in close / cramped areas, work in dusty conditions, work in low-light conditions and be able to sit, stand, kneel, crouch and bend for brief periods of time. The position requires that the employee be able to work while standing on a ladder or other appropriate device to elevate the employee to the level of the work. The employee must be able to use fingers to feel and have sufficient dexterity to sort and hold small wires and install small connectors into sockets. The employee must be able to discern a broad spectrum of colors used in network cable. The position requires occasional outside work and the ability to work on-call as needed for urgent issues.