Radio Repair & Programming Technician

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Time off

Job summary

The City of Fort Wayne is seeking an experienced radio technician to program, repair, and maintain all radio related equipment for city operations. You will interpret schematics, troubleshoot, and ensure reliable communications across departments.

Requirements include a minimum of three years in portable/mobile two-way radio and the ability to travel to remote sites as needed. A valid Indiana driver’s license and background clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience and/or training in portable/mobile two-way radio.
• Ability to read electronics schematics, diagrams and sketches for troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Answers and provides service with phone calls to the Radio Shop including handling customer complaints and inquiries.
• Reads and interprets electronics system drawings, schematics, diagrams, and sketches for troubleshooting and repair.
• Programs, repairs and maintains all conventional and trunked radio equipment.
• Setup and maintain radio access records in the Motorola Provisioning Manager.
• Uses applications within the Motorola NM Client to troubleshoot and diagnose subscriber/system issues.
• Travels to other departments/remote locations for programming/updating radios.
• May need to remove/install mobile radios in vehicles.
• Programs, repairs and maintains all paging equipment, including the 911 communications paging database.

Skills

Two-way radio

AC/DC electronics

Troubleshooting

Education

Three years related experience

Tools

Motorola NM Client

Motorola Provisioning Manager

Schematic reading

Job description

You take pride in a job well done, aren't afraid of hard work, and enjoy being solving problems to fix radio issues.

What You'll Do

You’ll program, repair, and maintain all radio related electronic equipment for the City of Fort Wayne.

Key Responsibilities

• Answers and provides service with phone calls to the Radio Shop including handling customer complaints and inquiries;
• Reads and interprets electronics system drawings, schematics, diagrams, and sketches - relative to troubleshooting and repair;
• Programs, repairs and maintains all conventional and trunked radio equipment;
• Setup and maintain radio access records in the Motorola Provisioning Manager;
• Uses applications within the Motorola NM Client to troubleshoot and diagnose subscriber/system issues;
• Travels to other departments/remote locations for programming/updating radios;
• May need to remove/install mobile radios in vehicles;
• Programs, repairs and maintains all paging equipment, including the 911 communications paging database;

What You Bring - Education & Experience

• A minimum of three years related experience and/or training in portable/mobile two-way radio; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Valid Indiana Driver's License
• Obtain and maintain a background clearance as required

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Must have a basic knowledge of AC/DC electronics and two-way radio maintenance and programming.
• Knowledge and experience in programming conventional and trunked radios.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne

• Be part of a team that directly impacts the quality of life in your community Consistent schedule with opportunities for overtime Hands-on, active work environment-no two days look the same Build a long-term career with strong benefits, including pension and time off