Mobile Radio Installation Technician – Public Safety

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development Program

Uniforms provided

Tool allowance after probation

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking a driven Installation Technician to handle mobile two-way radio systems and related vehicle electronics. You will install, service, maintain, and remove equipment in county vehicles, ensuring reliable public safety communications.

The role requires familiarity with wiring, testing tools, and vehicle electrical systems; MECP Basic Certification is highly desired. A valid driver's license is essential and the work is performed in a county facilities environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; valid driver's license.
• Ability to distinguish between colored wires; operate hand/power tools and electronic test equipment.
• Two years of experience in communication-electronics or equivalent training; MECP Basic Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and remove mobile two-way radio systems and related hardware in Chesterfield County vehicles.
• Program, troubleshoot, and evaluate handhelds and installed radios on the 800MHz trunking system.
• Support public safety communications and perform related fabrication and project tasks.

Skills

Colored wires distinction

Hand tools proficiency

Electrical test equipment

Vehicle radio installation

MECP Basic Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years in comm-electronics field or equivalent training

Tools

Wattmeter

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

Chesterfield County is seeking a driven Installation Technician to handle mobile two-way radio systems and related vehicle electronics. You will install, service, maintain, and remove equipment in county vehicles, ensuring reliable public safety communications.

The role requires familiarity with wiring, testing tools, and vehicle electrical systems; MECP Basic Certification is highly desired. A valid driver's license is essential and the work is performed in a county facilities environment.