Field Service Technician II P25 Atlanta, GA

BearCom; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,956,456 - 95,590,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term DI

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401k Plan

Use of Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom, headquartered in the United States, seeks a Field Service Technician II in Atlanta to install and support wireless communications systems. You will provide exceptional customer service and leverage technical skills to deliver robust solutions for diverse customers.

The role requires diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing RF equipment, with on-the-job training and potential for regional travel and on-call hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and /or communication field.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, and duplexers, TCP/IP principles and NIC programming.
• Proficiency in operating various test equipment including spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters.
• Proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems.
• MS Office Suite proficiency and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Create Mid-Level Programming Codeplugs (12+ Channels, Trunking, Multiple Zones)
• Install and Service Wireless Communications Equipment (e.g. UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz Systems, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS Systems, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband Devices, CCTV Equipment)
• Recommend Appropriate Equipment and Hardware That Meets Customer Requirements
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required

Skills

Electronics background

RF equipment diagnosis/repair/install

Two-way radio theory & RF propagation

Test equipment proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Security clearance preferred

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

R56 Certified Installer

CET Certification

Tools

Spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, multimeters

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Atlanta GA - Atlanta, GA 30318

Salary Range: $25.81 - $33.36 Hourly

Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience
Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, +More
75+ Branches Across North America

BearCom employs a wide range of installation and technical team members and will provide extensive on-the-job training.

Job Description

As a Field Service Technician II with BearCom, you will be responsible for the installation and support of wireless communications systems.

Our Technicians are the heart of every service location, and we rely on their expertise in the delivery of the best service and solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service and possess the technical ability to create imaginative solutions that meet and exceed the most challenging customer needs.

• Create Mid-Level Programming Codeplugs (12+ Channels, Trunking, Multiple Zones)
• Install and Service Wireless Communications Equipment (e.g. UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz Systems, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS Systems, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband Devices, CCTV Equipment)
• Recommend Appropriate Equipment and Hardware That Meets Customer Requirements
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient Electronics Background
• Experience in Diagnosing, Repairing, Programming, and Installing RF Equipment
• Understands Two-Way Radio Theory and RF Propagation Characteristics at Various Frequency Bands
• Competent Operating Test Equipment (Communications Service Monitors, Wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, Multimeters)
• IP Networking Experience a Plus
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Must Have a Valid Driver’s License
• Drug Screenings, Motor Vehicle Record, and Background Checks Part of the Hiring Process

Benefits

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Use of Company Vehicle
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

KEYWORDS: Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two-Way Radio, Two Way Radio, 2-Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, WI-FI, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, PtMP, P25, Astro25

BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and /or communication field. (if not military experienced)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, and duplexers, TCP/IP principles and NIC programming.
• Proficiency in operating various test equipment including but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters.
• Proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• CET Certification a plus. Journeyman level must be attained within 6 months of employment.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• R56 Certified Installer.
• Motorola Astro 4x-7x training providing support for various system operations.
• Certification in various Astro 25 products (Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, etc..)
• Certification in various MotoTRBO products and systems (Connect+, Capacity+, Linked Capacity+, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max etc.).
• Knowledge of audio, RF, digital, and microprocessor electronic circuits found in communications equipment at the component level.
• Security Clearance preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process which may also include a Motor Vehicle Record check.