Electronic and System Technicians

Ka-Comm., Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Aflac (30 hours/week)

New York Life (FT-40)

Simple IRA (FT-40)

Paid Holidays (FT-40)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Additional PTO for Years of Service

Job summary

Ka-Comm., Inc. seeks an Electronic and System Technician to install, diagnose, and repair analog and digital communication equipment. The role requires using diverse testing tools, soldering, and traveling to tower sites to troubleshoot systems in various environments.

You will maintain records, complete service paperwork, and respond to emergency repairs as needed. A post-secondary electronics background and valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Post high school electronics education preferred; experience may substitute.
• Possess hand tools and ability to solder.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Able to read and write communications clearly.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair analog/digital telecom equipment.
• Use test equipment for repairs and programming.
• Operate hand and power tools to service equipment.
• Determine parts and order materials for maintenance.
• Complete service paperwork promptly.
• Respond to emergency repair needs.

Skills

RF troubleshooting

Electronic testing

Hardware installation

Soldering

Reading schematics

Education

Post-high school electronics training

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Wire crimpers

Job description

Electronic and System Technician

Reports to: Operations/Service Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary grade level: Market value/Non-Exempt

Position Function

• Ability to troubleshoot RF communication system equipment to include mobile radio units, antennas, video recording systems, mobile data systems, in vehicles and businesses. The ability to work in PSAP 911 centers and tower sites to coordinate and solve technical issues. This can include hooking up special industry test equipment for RF communications testing.

Primary Duties

• Install, diagnose, program, and repair various analog and digital communication equipment (E)
• Use a variety of test equipment for repairs and programming needs (E)
• Operate hand and power tools (E)
• Determine material needs, and order materials for the maintenance or replacement of equipment or systems. (E)
• Complete all required service paperwork and records and submit to appropriate personnel in a timely manner (E)
• Respond to emergency repair needs (E)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post high school electronic education/training preferred. Experience may substitute for education. The ability to keep up industry training. This may include travel to schools and seminars.

License and Other Requirements

• Possession of hand tools common to the trade to include-wire crimpers-Multi meter-Ability to solder
• Possession of a valid Drivers License

Knowledge and Abilities

• Materials, tools and methods common to the trade
• Applicable codes and safety regulations
• Reading and writing communications skills

Additional Requirements

• Travel to tower sites and assist or troubleshoot system equipment
• Read plans and interpret customer specifications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Maintain daily records
• Follow Ka-Comm. Inc. rules, regulations policies and procedures

Working Conditions

Environment

• Indoor and outdoor setting. Work around machinery with moving parts. Drive a company vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Requirements

Strength and energy to maintain a daily work schedule up to 10 hours per day involving driving; physical lifting up to 50lbs with assistance; ability to communicate with customers and co-workers; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; kneeling; bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally, to make repairs lifting heavy objects.

Benefits

Eligibility: Full-Time employees, starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

1. Health Insurance
2. Aflac (30 hours/week)
   • Full line of products: Cancer, Accident, Vision, Dental, Hospital Protection, Life, and Hospital Intensive Care
   • Employees should meet with an Aflac representative to set up benefits
3. New York Life (FT-40)
4. Simple IRA (FT-40)
   • Company match up to 3% after 6 months
   • Managed by Morgan Stanley
5. Paid Holidays (FT-40 or PT with 5 consecutive years)
   • New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving
6. Paid Time Off (PTO)
   • 24 hours of PTO at the beginning of each year
   • New hires receive prorated PTO based on hire date
7. Additional PTO for Years of Service
   • 1st year: 40 hours (prorated based on start date)
   • 2nd year: 80 hours
   • 10th year: 120 hours

Benefit package subject to change by Ka-Comm., Inc.

About Us

Since 1960, Ka-Comm Inc., has been providing mission based critical communcation services throughout the midwest. We are in your schools, manufacturing facilities and your public safety community. We accomplish this by providing extensive knowledge with communication equipment and service. Our teams include installation and electronic system technicians, sales and administrative support across 6 different locations.

As technology changes, so do we. We educate and equip customers with the ability to migrate into the latest communication equipment system upgrades. This includes conventional and digital two-way radio systems operating in UHF, VHF and 800MHz frequency bands.