Field Service Technician II

Piper Companies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a wireless communications team in Detroit, MI. You will install, service, and troubleshoot two‑way radio and wireless systems while delivering excellent customer service and tailoring solutions to customer needs.

The role requires hands‑on radio programming, equipment diagnostics, and travel. Associate degree in Electronics Tech and relevant certifications are preferred; company benefits are included and on‑call support is

Qualifications

• 5+ years diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing two‑way radio equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex radio systems.
• Strong knowledge of RF propagation and wireless infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot comms gear with test equipment and read schematics/diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally/on‑call.
• Certifications CET, R56, MotoTRBO are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair wireless equipment incl. UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz systems.
• Create and modify radio programming codeplugs (12+ channels, multi‑zones, trunking).
• Diagnose issues using spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters.
• Interpret schematics/diagrams to support installations and repair.
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend equipment and solutions.
• Support base stations, repeaters, DAS/BDA, and related infrastructure.
• Provide professional customer service during field installs and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Travel regionally/overnight and participate in on‑call support.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Radio programming

RF propagation

Troubleshooting equipment

Travel

Electronics basics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Motorola CET/MotoTRBO certifications

Tools

Motorola radios

Kenwood radios

ICOM radios

Vertex radios

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a wireless communications team supporting the installation, maintenance, & troubleshooting of mission-critical wireless communication systems. This role is located in Detroit, MI. The Field Service Technician II will provide hands‑on technical support for two‑way radio and wireless communications equipment while delivering exceptional customer service and recommending solutions that meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II include:

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair wireless communications equipment, including UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, BDA/DAS systems, microwave systems, wireless broadband devices, and related communications equipment
• Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs, including configurations with 12+ channels, multiple zones, and trunking
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, and multimeters
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation to support system installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Evaluate customer requirements and recommend appropriate communications equipment, hardware, and technical solutions
• Support base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, battery backup systems, and related wireless communications infrastructure
• Provide professional customer service while supporting field installations, service calls, and on‑site troubleshooting
• Travel regionally and/or overnight as required and participate in on‑call support

Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II include:

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing two-way radio and wireless communications equipment; military communications experience may be considered in lieu of traditional industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, or similar two-way radio systems
• Strong knowledge of two-way radio theory, RF propagation, communications systems, and wireless infrastructure
• Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting communications equipment using electronic test equipment and interpreting schematics and technical diagrams
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally and/or overnight and support on‑call requirements
• Experience with DAS/BDA systems, TCP/IP principles, and NIC programming is preferred
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent technical education is preferred
• CET, R56, Motorola Astro, or MotoTRBO certifications are a plus

Compensation for the Field Service Technician II includes:

• Salary: $55,000-75,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Company Vehicle, Paid Holidays, PTO, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

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