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RADIO TECH JOURNEYMAN

@ Day Wireless Systems
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Salem, Oregon, United States
$33/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Diagnose issues, Program radios, Install systems
Requirements Summary:3-5 years in 2-way radio/wireless systems; associate degree or equivalent preferred; diagnostics, repair, programming experience; FCC/NARTE license; valid driver’s license.
Technical Tools Mentioned:2-way radio, radio equipment, RF theory, dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, trunked radio systems, radio programming
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Job Description

Summary: Under general supervision of the service manager to perform system design, troubleshooting, programming, and installations. Optimizes, maintains, and repairs 2-way and wireless communications systems including complex radio systems and 911 communications centers for customers.



Essential Functions: Tasks that must be performed by the person in this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.



 




  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, discuss, and resolve wireless communication equipment questions and problems with customers in a positive and efficient manner in person on customer’s site, by phone, e-mail, and at Day Wireless Systems’ shop location.



 




  • Perform required diagnostic and analytical tests to diagnose and repair wireless communication equipment such as dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, and trunked radio systems, and mobile installations.



 




  • Analyze and comprehend diagnostic test results and use to repair and program radios and wireless equipment.



 




  • Work with customer to determine deadlines, urgency, timeline, and schedule of completing repairs, maintenance, and programming with customers, vendors, and shop management to ensure resolution of problem meets customer’s needs.



 




  • Prepare quotes and bids.



 




  • Acts as the shop’s safety coordinator by collaborating with safety rep from DWS’ headquarters for all aspects of safety training and implementation.



 




  • Perform wireless communications system programming, per industry practices and vendor criteria.



 




  • Performs the installation of radio and wireless mobile and base communications systems per industry practices and vendor criteria.



 




  • Reports any accidents, maintenance needs, or repairs to management while using any company vehicle. Practices and follows safe driving procedures as described and required in safe driver training.



 




  • Must be available to work Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To properly support our public safety and first responder customers, technicians will be required to be on call, which includes overtime with little or no notice.



 




  • Must be able to travel, this may be local, daily travel or overnight travel.