Radio Repair & Programming Technician

cityoffortwayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Radio Repair & Programming Technician to program, repair, and maintain radio equipment across departments. The role involves troubleshooting, reading schematics, and ensuring reliable radio communications for city services.

The position requires experience with portable/mobile two-way radio systems, AC/DC electronics, and the ability to travel to remote locations for updates. A valid Indiana driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years related experience and/or training in portable/mobile two-way radio.
• Basic knowledge of AC/DC electronics and two-way radio maintenance and programming.
• Knowledge and experience in programming conventional and trunked radios.

Responsibilities

• Program, repair, and maintain all radio related equipment for the City of Fort Wayne.
• Read and interpret electronics schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Setup and maintain radio access records and troubleshoot subscriber/system issues.
• Travel to other departments/locations for programming/updating radios.
• May remove/install mobile radios in vehicles and maintain paging equipment including 911 paging database.

Skills

Two-way radio basics

Problem solving

Education

Three years related experience in portable/mobile two-way radio

Job description

Radio Repair & Programming Technician Schedule: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, may vary

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

Equal Opportunity Employer