Experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician

J & K Communications Inc.; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Job summary

J & K Communications Inc. in Columbia City, IN, is seeking an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician. You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain radio systems, including base stations and mobile radios, and support deployments with the sales team.

The role requires hands-on repair skills, ability to work across in-house and field environments, and participation in an on-call rotation. A relevant license or certification is advantageous, with benefits and sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of land mobile radio systems experience.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Experience with base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain two-way radio systems, including base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment, diagnosing faults and replacing components.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections of radio equipment.
• Coordinate project installation/deployments with the sales team.
• Participate in on-call rotation for afterhours emergencies.

Skills

Radio systems

Troubleshooting

Field service

Communication

Education

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

FCIA

NABER

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Signing bonus

***$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

• $2500 Upon Hire & $2500 at 6-month Anniversary Date

J & K Communications is in immediate need of an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician in the Columbia City area. The basic functions of the Two-Way Radio Systems Technician at J & K Communications, Inc. are to perform in-house and in-field responses to radio problems, as well as perform component level repairs on fixed site, mobile and portable equipment. This list of responsibilities and requirements is not all inclusive:

• Install and maintain two-way radio systems, including base stations, repeaters, and mobile radios.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment, including diagnosing faults and replacing faulty components.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and routine inspections of radio equipment.
• Research and evaluate system problems and recommend a solution.
• Work with the sales team to assist in coordinating project installation/deployments.
• Install and/or remove electronic equipment such as radio interoperability gateways, remote controls and external speakers that relate to communications systems.
• Assist with the specifications and design of dispatch and remote communications installations.
• Participate in on-call rotation for afterhours emergency call outs. Current rotation consists of approximately 1 day per week and 1 weekend every 5 weeks. An additional daily incentive when on-call, whether called out or not.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and customers daily.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to prioritize and multitask.

J & K offers competitive wages, a positive team environment and excellent benefits including paid holidays, paid earned time off, medical, dental and vision insurance coverage and 401(k) benefits. Benefits are available immediately upon hire.

At least 2 years of land mobile radio systems, Conventional Analog, Digital, NXDN Trunking systems, P25 (Atlas Preferred), voted systems, IP based systems, consoles and I/O interconnections preferred. FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, FCIA, NABER or equivalent industry certification is a plus!