Radio Service Technician

Tridon Communications; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Relocation Assistance

Free Housing

RRSP Matching

Paid Time Off

On-the-job Training

Manufacturer Training

Career Growth

Job summary

Tridon Communications in Calgary is seeking a Radio Technician to program, install, test, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment at the repair centre and job sites. Certified tower climbers will erect towers and install antennas and cabling at heights over 3 metres.

The position includes on-site work, safety compliance, and opportunities to advance within a rapidly growing company. Comprehensive training and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-year diploma in electronics or communications tech with 2 years of work experience or 4-year degree with related work experience.
• Basic diagnostic and radio programming.
• Ability to use a multimeter and spectrum analyzer to test radio functions.
• Point-to-point and point-to-moint microwave deployment knowledge.
• Experience installing portable audio/radio equipment into vehicles.
• Know-to electrical wiring codes and best practices.
• Familiar with hand/power tools and test equipment.
• Trailer towing experience.
• Experience with wireless networking switches/routers.
• Hands-on tools and test equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Test with watt meter, meters and spectrum analysis to assess signals.
• Install wireless equipment in stationary and mobile vehicles.
• Basic RF tasks and reading engineering drawings.
• Adhere to safety policies; act as company ambassador.
• Install/maintain/install broadband satellite systems.
• Record time/materials on service orders in NetSuite.
• Assist and mentor employees or trainees.
• Travel, overtime, and on-call as required.

Skills

Basic diagnostic and radio programming

Multimeter testing

Reading engineering drawings

Antenna/RF installation

Vehicle radio deployment

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Two-year diploma in electronics or communications

4-year degree with related experience

Tools

NetSuite

Spectrum Analyzer

Multimeter

T1/TDM equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Calgary Office Location
Calgary, AB T2E, CAN

Description

TRIDON OFFERS:

• Competitive Wages
• Relocation Assistance Provided
• FREE Housing Provided
• Company RRSP Matching
• Additional Paid Days Off for Years of Service
• On the job training
• Manufacturer Provided Training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing company

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Radio Technicianis responsible to program, install, test, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment at the repair centre and job site. Radio Technicians who are certified for tower work will also erect towers and install antennas and cabling at heights over 3 metres.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Testing by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levels
• Install wireless communications equipment in stationary and mobile applications including light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Basic RF
• Reading and understanding of engineering drawings/documents
• Adherence to all Safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism & acts as ambassador of Tridon
• Install, maintain, and repair SmartNet/SmartZone trunked radio systems, Conventional radio systems, MotoTRBO radio systems, TDM multiplexing equipment including T1 applications and wired/wireless LAN and WAN data networks
• Program Conventional/MotoTRBO/Trunking mobile and portable radio equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair of broadband satellite systems
• Install, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers and transmit combiners
• Accurately record time and materials on service orders for all assigned work using NetSuite operations and procedures pertaining to the Technical Services Department
• Complete accurate Labour, Equipment and Material forms (LEM’s) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s)
• Complete required inspection sheets (Vehicle)
• Assist, guide, and mentor employees and/or trainees
• Participate in travel, overtime, and on-call duties as required
• Install and maintain antenna systems on towers to 500’ while complying with safety requirements, tower rigging, and fall arrest procedures (when certified tower climber)
• Basic Trunking
• PMP/PtP programming
• Network cable testing, duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridge
• IP Basics
• BDA installing and troubleshooting
• Loss calculations
• Advanced diagnostics
• BER, identify test set capabilities
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year diploma in electronics or communications engineering technology or related field with 2 years of work experience/4-year bachelor's degree in electronics combined with related work experience
• Basic diagnostic and radio programming
• Ability to use a multimeter to test various radio functionality parameters as well as a spectrum analyzer
• Basic point to point and point to multipoint microwave deployment and setup experience
• Experience installing portable audio or radio equipment into all forms of light duty and heavy-duty vehicles
• Electrical Wiring codes and best practices
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment and design/fabrication techniques
• Recreational trailer towing experience (fifth wheel or camper trailer).
• Experience working with Wireless networking switches and routers
• Hands-on Tools & Test Equipment: Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment, and design/fabrication techniques.

Asset

• Experience working with Motorola and Kenwood portable radio equipment
• Experience with large volume radio systems directly on client site
• Prior experience working with Motorola, Kenwood, Icom or Harris Radios an asset
• Trailer towing and heaving construction or mine driving experience an asset
• Prior work experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, and or mining sector

Other Requirements

• Full, valid, and current driver’s license
• Clean 5-year driver’s abstract
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Successful completion of a Pre-Access Drug & Alcoholtest, with ongoing random testing as required by clients

ABOUT US:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Service, Data, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their communication needs. We have been supplying communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

WE ARE A:

• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre