Experienced Tower Climber/ RF Field Technician – Columbia City, IN
J & K Communications, Inc. has been around since 1976 and is one of the leading communications equipment providers as well as one of the Nation’s largest Kenwood dealers in the United States. Offering a variety of products and services, we specialize in providing equipment and servicing clients from the Public Safety sector, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Industrial and everything in between.
J & K is in immediate need of an Experienced Tower Climber/ RF Field Technician in the Columbia City area. This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive:
• Installation and removal of LMR, SCADA and Microwave radio systems on free standing towers and water tanks.
• Knowledge of equipment, climbing, rigging and safety procedures is a plus but can be taught.
• Basic working knowledge of Direct and Alternating electrical current.
• Install and maintain radio systems, including base stations, repeaters, mobile radios, point-to-point, point-to-multipoint radios and microwave radio systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment, including diagnosing faults and replacing faulty components.
• Networking and routing knowledge to include LAN, WAN, OSPF and BGP
• Knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 network protocols to include, Ethernet, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, IGMP, ICMP and DHCP
• Knowledge of PLC/RTU communications protocols
• Diagnose, repair, and install antenna systems and RF filtering systems.
• Construction of electrical panels based on blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose, repair, and install DC and AC circuits.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections of radio equipment.
• Research and evaluate system problems and recommend a solution.
• Work with the sales team to assist in coordinating project installation/deployments.
• Assist with the specifications and design of dispatch and remote communications installations.
• Participate in on-call rotation for afterhours emergency call outs. Current rotation consists of approximately 1 day per week and 1 weekend every 6 weeks. An additional daily incentive when on-call, whether called out or not.
Lists of skills and requirements for the position:
• 3-5 years’ experience in the industry or similar industry is preferred
• Basic working knowledge of hand tools and power tool operation.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-hire drug screen/physical is a must
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel (overnights) when needed
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and clients daily
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to prioritize and multitask
J & K offers competitive wages, positive team environment and excellent benefits including: paid holidays, paid earned time off, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, other ancillary insurance options and 401(k) benefits.
Qualified individuals should send their resume to lhorvath@jkcomm.com