Field Service Technician – Wireless Communications (Houston)

Stone Security; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching 401k

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

BearCom is seeking a Field Service Technician in the Houston area (Deer Park) to install and support wireless communications systems. You will troubleshoot radios and related equipment, create simple codeplugs, and travel regionally as needed to meet customer needs.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom service, knowledge of RF theory, and the ability to read schematics. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are preferred. BearCom offers strong benefits and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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 of 2-way radio theory and RF propagation.
• 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 MS Office (Word/Excel).
• CET Certification a plus; Journeyman level must be attained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Create Basic Programming Codeplugs (less than 12 channels)
• Troubleshoot and Repair Defective Two-Way Radios and Other Wireless Equipment (Radio, Power Supply, Antenna, Etc.)
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required

Skills

Radio theory

RF propagation

Schematics interpretation

Testing equipment

DAS/BDA installation

MS Office

CET Certification

Journeyman within 6 months

Associate degree in Electronics

R56 Certification

MotoTRBO training

Security clearance preferred

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

Journeyman certification (within 6 months)

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Watt meters

TDRs/FDRs

Multimeters

TCP/IP principles

Job description

BearCom is seeking a Field Service Technician in the Houston area (Deer Park) to install and support wireless communications systems. You will troubleshoot radios and related equipment, create simple codeplugs, and travel regionally as needed to meet customer needs.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom service, knowledge of RF theory, and the ability to read schematics. A valid driver’s license and relevant certifications are preferred. BearCom offers strong benefits and on-the-job training.