What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Radio Technician position at Capital Digitronics, inc.?
Company Description
Capital Digitronics, Inc. is a locally owned company, engaged in the sales and service of two way radio equipment and microwave technology. We proudly serve the greater Capital District, upstate NY and the Adirondack Region. Our company was founded in 1975, making this our 40th year of service.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoot installed vehicle radios based on customer stated performance issues
• Diagnose problems associated with remote controls and fixed base stations
• Work with different types of radio control devices, including local, DC, E&M and tone
• Keep track of assigned inventory items, such as hardware, wire, and connectors, and communicate replenishment needs
• Work professionally and productively unsupervised individually or as part of a team
• Think on your feet to come up with innovative solutions for complex or hard to fix problems
• Attention to detail on Project documentation and internal/customer paperwork
Qualifications
Requirements:
• Read and interpret basic schematics in Installation and Maintenance Manuals
• Use and interpret basic meters, including multimeters
• Experience working with RF based electronic circuits
• Ability to disassemble and diagnose mobile radio problems down to the board level
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot antenna issues on base stations or mobile radios
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift, 8 hours
• Ability to reach, bend and stoop frequently
• Possess basic hand tools and know how to use them
• Possess basic computer skills for radio programming as needed
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.