Experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

J & K Communications Inc. is seeking an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician in the Indianapolis area to perform in-house and in-field responses to radio problems and to repair components on fixed site, mobile and portable equipment.

Responsibilities include installing, maintaining and troubleshooting radio systems and coordinating with the sales team for deployments. The role requires at least 2 years of land mobile radio systems experience, with preferred FCC General Radiotelephone

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of land mobile radio systems experience (Conventional Analog, Digital, NXDN Trunking, P25, IP-based systems).
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, FCIA, NABER or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Customer interaction

Job description

Benefits:

• Per Diem
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

J & K Communications is in immediate need of an experienced Two-Way Radio Systems Technician in the Indianapolis 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!