What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Tech position at Communications International, Inc.?
This position offers a Competitive Salary, annual Bonus opportunity and attractive benefits plan including: Company Paid health insurance, a 401(k) w/ employer match, company paid life insurance, paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO). This role provides a Company vehicle (All auto related expenses covered, insurance, maintenance, gas card) once the System Tech can go out on call. Ci has a Tuition Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision & more!
Qualifications & Education
- 3 years of experience in LMR / RF Systems, or IT systems.
- 2-year degree in electronics preferred but not required. Employer will also accept 3-8 years relevant work experience in lieu of a 2 Year degree.
- Currently possess or obtain within 180 days of employment, an FCC General Radio Operators License (GROL).
- Knowledge of RF Systems such as transmitters, receivers, microwave systems, & antenna networks or knowledge on IT systems, Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, & TCP/IP
- Collect & deliver data including antenna radiated power readings, cable sweep results, channel alignments, network connectivity, network uptime, IP traffic analysis, Wireshark, etc.
- Proficient w/ using various test equipment: Communications Monitor, T1 Test Sets, Antenna Analyzers, IP Network Analyzers, Laptop, SSH, FTP, Telnet, Cisco & Linux command line, etc.
- Ability to travel 15% for overnight stays.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. on a regular basis
- Must have a valid US Driver’s license. This role requires the ability to pass a U.S. driving test & to drive daily to customer sites to work on technical issues. These sites are in various locations including remote ones.
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations
Provide technical support of specialized communications systems & product applications. Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation w/ focus on trend analysis & thorough documentation of results. Advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communications system infrastructure & performance optimization of RF, Microwave, IT Systems including, but not limited to:
o Legacy Analog Radio Systems
o Advanced Digital P25 Systems
o IT systems with VMware and Cisco Networking
The Systems Tech (ST) will be on a rotating on-call schedule. During their assigned on-call week, the ST will have to respond to calls at any hour of the day. Therefore, the ability to drive at night & in remote areas is a requirement for this role. A Company vehicle will be issued to ST to carry out their duties. This position requires on-call after hours’ service every 2-3 weeks. Employees are On-Call pay & overtime for this.
OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED
All candidates must have a valid US Driver’s license, pass a pre-employment background check, MVR & drug screen.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing & able to lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis?
- Are you willing & able to pass a pre-employment drug screen & background check?
- Are you willing & able to answer call outs after hours once trained for this role?
- Do you live within 30 minutes of Montgomery, AL?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Radio Frequency (RF): 2 years (Required)
- IP networking: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Montgomery, AL 36117 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $28