Electronics Technician I

North Carolina Utilities Commission; Williamston (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an Electronics Technician I for the Troop A Radio Shop. The role installs and maintains base stations, mobile and portable voice/data equipment, speed-measurement devices, and video/lighting systems across enforcement vehicles.

Responsibilities include configuring radiocommunications, integrating mobile data computers, GPS, antennas, and related equipment in patrol vehicles, ensuring FCC compliance and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing telecommunications systems and related equipment.
• Experience applying digital logic and troubleshooting telecom or electronic equipment at component level.
• Experience using electronic/digital testing equipment and diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Installing, removing, configuring, and testing fixed, mobile, and portable wireless transceivers, antennas, and related voice/data networks.
• Installing and integrating mobile data computers, modems, GPS receivers, antennas, power sources, and related equipment in vehicles.
• Installing and maintaining speed-measurement equipment (radar, VASCAR/Tracker).
• Assisting with installation/maintenance of telecom equipment, antennas, generators, lightning protection at remote sites.
• Installing/adapting video systems, emergency lighting, sirens, consoles, wiring and related equipment in enforcement vehicles.

Skills

Telecommunications installation

Electronic testing equipment

Troubleshooting

Networking / LAN

FCC rules familiarity

Tools

Diagnostic software

Mobile data computers

GPS receivers

Modems

Antennas

Job description

Connect the technology that keeps public safety moving—one installation at a time. The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking a skilled and motivated team member to join our Troop A Radio Shop as an Electronics Technician I. This position performs technical work installing and adapting complex telecommunications equipment and networks that support statewide law enforcement communications and public safety operations. The position installs and removes base stations, mobile and portable voice and data equipment, mobile data computers, digital service units, speed-measuring instruments, video-surveillance systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, antennas, and related electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range:** $41,206.00 - $52,530.00**Salary Grade:** NC09# **Click** **here** **to learn about employee perks and benefits****Click** **here** **to see the Total Compensation Calculator*****This position is located at:***4003 West Main St ExtWilliamston, NC 27892 **To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.** **Management Prefers (Optional): These skills are not required but may be used to identify applicants who are most qualified for the position.** * Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing telecommunications systems and related equipment, such as base stations, switching equipment, modems, mobile data computers, multi-frequency transceivers, network controllers, trunked voice systems, antennas, and associated equipment.* Experience applying digital logic and troubleshooting telecommunications or electronic equipment at the component level, including transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and diodes.* Experience using electronic and digital testing equipment, diagnostic software, and other tools to analyze problems, identify equipment failures, and complete repairs.* Proficiency using computers, mobile data computers, local-area networks, network applications, and multiple software applications in a technical work environment.* Experience interpreting technical reference manuals and applying Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of radio transmitting and receiving equipment. **Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:** * Installing, removing, configuring, and testing fixed, mobile, and portable wireless transceivers, repeaters, antennas, and associated voice and data networks across multiple radio-frequency bands.* Installing and integrating mobile data computers, modems, GPS receivers, antennas, power sources, and related communications equipment in NCSHP vehicles.* Installing and maintaining speed-measurement equipment, including radar and VASCAR/Tracker systems used for traffic enforcement.* Installing or assisting with the installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, antennas, emergency generators, lightning protection, and related infrastructure at remote base-station sites in compliance with FCC and FAA requirements.* Installing, adapting, securing, and integrating mobile video systems, emergency lighting and warning systems, sirens, equipment consoles, chargers, wiring, and other electronic equipment in enforcement vehicles. # Position/Physical Requirements:## · Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm