Communications Technician II

jt4currentopeningscx3; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges under J-Tech II for the US military. The Electronic Technician II will install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test ground-based electronic systems across various equipment.

Qualifications include math, basic electronics, microwave theory training or military equivalent, and three years of hands-on experience. Expect shift work and on-site duties with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education or training from an accredited college/technical school in math, basic electronics, microwave theory, or military equivalent.
• Three years of hands-on experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital/analog computers, measuring and controlling equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to restore operation.
• Troubleshoot to component level and solder as needed.

Skills

General electronics

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Interpreting manuals

Education

Math, basic electronics, microwave theory training

Three years hands-on experience

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Working under general technical guidance, an Electronic Technician II specializes in ground-based electronic systems and works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition
• Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays
• Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent and three years of hands‑on experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Electronic Technician II must possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics
• Familiarity working with various tools and equipment
• Interpret drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties
• Good understanding of electronic, electro‑mechanical, and computer systems
• Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high‑power radio frequency (RF) devices
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering.

SALARY

The Area Wage Determination (AWD) for this position is $37.93 per hour.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
  • JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
  • 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee will be required to work some shift work, at remote locations, and occasional over-night assignments.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or shingled roof. Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance) are required. A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state‑issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

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