Field Technician - Mobile Surveillance Systems

Chartis Federal

Harlingen (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Chartis Federal in Texas seeks a Field Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on U.S. Customs and Border Protection mobile surveillance and related systems, including MVSS/MSC platforms, LMR equipment, and associated C2 systems.

You will work hands-on, troubleshoot, replace LRUs, document actions in ILSS/Maximo, and travel regionally up to 25% to support CBP operations.

Qualifications

3+ years in tactical communications installation and maintenance.
U.S. citizenship required; ability to pass background checks.
Ability to lift 50 lbs+, climb ladders and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, fault isolation, and removal/replacement of LRUs on mobile surveillance, tower, and sensor network systems.
Troubleshoot and restore proprietary system software to full operational capability.
Assist Sector Fleet with recovery of surveillance systems and equipment mounted on disabled trucks.
Operate within CBP sustainment facilities, managing forward‑deployed spares.
Complete Organizational and Intermediate Level maintenance per manuals and SOPs.
Document maintenance actions, inventory, and asset condition in ILSS/Maximo.
Support installation, integration, testing, programming, and troubleshooting of LMR equipment.
Escalate maintenance issues within 48 hours to supervisor.
Provide Help Line telephonic support during business hours.
Travel locally/regionally up to 25% for maintenance activities.