Communications Technician

Programmed; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian staffing company is seeking a Communications Technician for a FIFO position from Perth. The role involves installing and maintaining communication systems, offering a competitive salary of $75 - $80 per hour based on experience. Applicants must hold an Australian Trade Certificate in Electrotechnology and have relevant experience. This 8-month assignment has the potential for renewal and an ASAP start date.

Qualifications

• Current WA Manual Drivers Licence is essential.
• Experience with Fleet management systems is highly desired.
• Ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical including Drug and Alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Perform installs, maintenance, repairs of communication systems.

Skills

Communication systems

Networking (Cisco switches)

Digital radio experience

Education

Australian Trade Certificate in Electrotechnology

Tools

Fleet management systems (Cat Minestar, Modular)

Job description

Overview

A Communications Technician will be part of a team that will perform installs, routine and adhoc maintenance, repairs and diagnoses malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

The Role

Communications Technician FIFO from Perth

8/6 Day Shift Only

$75 - $80 dependent on experience

8 month assignment with the potential for ongoing renewal

Start Date ASAP

The Successful Candidate

• Current WA Manual Drivers Licence (essential).
• Australian Trade Certificate in Electrotechnology, Communications or equivalent (essential).
• Experience with Fleet management systems - Cat Minestar, Modular - highly desired
• Networking experience - Cisco switches, Radio networking
• Previous experience working with Digital radio
• Ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical - including Drug and Alcohol
• Ability to provide a clean National Police Clearance
• WAIO Inducted (preferred)
• Only WA Residence will be considered
• Full Australian Working Rights required

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.

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