IT Communications Technician — Public Safety Radio Systems

City of Maypearl; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hobbs is seeking an IT Communications Technician to install, program, maintain, and repair radio and related equipment for public safety and municipal operations. The role includes field service, testing, and after-hours calls in a diverse technical environment.

Responsibilities cover P25 trunked systems, microwave links, FM station support, and coordination with FCC inspections, audio/visual setups, and city meetings equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college in electronics or related field, or MOS related to radio electronics, or 2+ years in land mobile radio.
• Equivalent combination of education, military training, and experience is acceptable.
• Experience with public safety radio systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, repair, and maintain City radio communications equipment.
• Assist with P25 trunked and conventional radio systems, dispatch consoles, antennas, and related gear.
• Program Kenwood and Harris subscriber radios per standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and field repairs on communications equipment.
• Troubleshoot failures and conduct radio performance testing.
• Assist with microwave equipment, FM station, FCC inspections, and audio/visual tech for City meetings.

Skills

Radio equipment knowledge

P25 trunked systems

FCC rules & regulations

Electronic test equipment

Microwave systems

Audio/visual equipment

Education

Two-year electronics/telecommunications degree

MOS related to radio communications

2+ years land mobile radio experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Kenwood radios programming software

Harris radios programming software

Job description

The City of Hobbs is seeking an IT Communications Technician to install, program, maintain, and repair radio and related equipment for public safety and municipal operations. The role includes field service, testing, and after-hours calls in a diverse technical environment.

Responsibilities cover P25 trunked systems, microwave links, FM station support, and coordination with FCC inspections, audio/visual setups, and city meetings equipment.