2-Way Radio Communications Technician

Augusta Communications, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Communications, Inc. in the United States is seeking a skilled installer to fit mobile and fixed radio equipment in commercial and public safety vehicles. You will follow industry standards and Motorola R56 guidelines, and document all work.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, record-keeping, and maintenance tasks. A high school diploma, ability to lift 50 pounds, and successful background and drug checks are required; Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.

Qualifications

• Understanding of two-way radio equipment and systems or background in electronic equipment installations.
• Willing to complete/certifications from ETA and/or FCC when required.
• Organized and flexible, eager to learn, and able to listen.

Responsibilities

• Install mobile radio equipment and related accessories in various vehicles following industry standards.
• Install fixed station equipment per drawings and Motorola R56 standards under supervision.
• Complete and submit written and visual documentation of work.
• Process daily repair orders by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
• Maintain system records for company and customer systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Understand electronics related to vehicle voltage, grounding, and mobile antenna systems.

Skills

Two-way radio knowledge

Electronic equipment installations

Organized and flexible

Willing to learn

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Installation of mobile radio equipment and related accessories (emergency warning systems, cameras, equipment consoles) in commercial and public safety type vehicles including heavy equipment, police vehicles, fire apparatus and commercial trucks. Installations to be completed in accordance with industry standards.
• Installation of fixed station equipment and related accessories (antennas, filtering systems, battery backup systems, microwave systems, bidirectional amplifiers and similar devices). Installations are to be done according to drawings and plans and are to be in compliance with Motorola R56 standards and other industry best practices under supervision field service technician.
• Completing and submitting written and visual documentation of work.
• Process daily repair orders by troubleshooting, operational diagnosis and repairing electronic equipment, primarily two-way radios and related devices.
• Maintaining system record for company systems and/or customer systems as required.
• All other tasks as may be assigned by management.
• Understand electronics as applied to vehicle voltage, sources, grounding, and mobile antenna systems.

Skills/Qualifications:

• This position requires an understanding of two-way radio equipment and systems or background in electronic equipment installations.
• Employees in this position may be expected to complete and maintain appropriate levels of certification from the Electronic Technicians Association and/or the Federal Communications Commission (not necessary to hold certifications prior to employment)
• Organized and flexible
• Eager to learn and willing to listen
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check and drug screen
• Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM

Company Description

Augusta Communications, Inc. is an authorized Motorola two way radio dealer and Motorola Service Specialist.