Radio Repair & Programming Technician

City of Fort Wayne; Westmoor (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Radio Repair & Programming Technician to program, repair, and maintain radio equipment for the city. The role requires experience with two-way radios, radio maintenance, and experience in programming conventional and trunked radios.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting using Motorola NM Client, maintaining provisioning records, travel to remote locations, and servicing paging equipment including the 911 paging database.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience in portable/mobile two-way radio.
• Experience with radio programming and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Program, repair and maintain all radio equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting.
• Setup and maintain radio access records in Motorola Provisioning Manager.
• Troubleshoot subscriber/system issues using Motorola NM Client.
• Travel to remote locations for programming and updates.
• Install or remove mobile radios in vehicles.
• Maintain paging equipment including 911 paging database.

Skills

Two-way radio

Radio programming

AC/DC electronics

Troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Tools

Motorola NM Client

Motorola Provisioning Manager

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