Radio Technician

Village of Tinley Park; Tinley Park (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & time off

Descripción de la vacante

The Village of Tinley Park is hiring a full-time Radio Technician in the Public Works Department. You will oversee installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of two-way radios and microwave systems across village facilities, data centers, and dispatch sites.

The role requires handling service orders, provisioning, and responding to 24/7 emergencies as needed. Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or 5+ years of related experience, strong electronics knowledge, and a valid driver's

Formación

• Associate's degree or 5 years of related experience.
• Prior field inspection experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of electronics, TIMS, RF service monitor, wall meter, multimeters, cable analyzers and RF testing equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair two-way radios and microwave systems and related equipment.
• Perform service orders, provisioning, repair, installation and maintenance at sites and data centers.
• Report to remote towers or emergency scenes to effect repairs or modifications.
• Participate in emergency planning and tactical communications deployment.

Conocimientos

Radio communications

Electronics testing

Emergency readiness

Field inspection experience

Educación

Associate's degree in related field

Herramientas

TIMS

RF service monitor

Wall meter

Multimeters

Cable analyzers

Microwave test equipment

Descripción del empleo

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Tinley Park seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Radio Technician in our Public Works Department. The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residential neighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercial and entertainment centers, all tied together under Tinley Park’s Life Amplified brand.

Key Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Public Safety Communications Manager, the Radio Technician will oversee the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of two-way radios, microwaves systems, and other electronic communication, monitoring, and accessory equipment for the Village of Tinley Park. This position will perform service order, provisioning, repair, installation, and maintenance activities at site equipment, data center and dispatch facilities with the ability to recognize and correct highly complex communications equipment malfunctions. Reports to remote tower sites, emergency scenes, or elsewhere as directed to effect emergency repairs or modifications to communications equipment. Participates in communications-related emergency planning and tactical communications operational activities, including, but not limited to tactical interoperable communications planning, incident action planning, and tactical communications deployment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

This position requires an Associate's degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience. Prior field inspection experience is highly preferred. In addition, this position requires that the employee be able to work in an office and in the field, operate a motor vehicle to drive to other Village facilities, work sites, and other locations as necessary and requires that the employee possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of electronics, audio testing equipment (TIMS), RF service monitor, wall meter, multimeters, cable analyzers, and various equipment utilized in testing RF is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, technically focused individual with in-depth knowledge of the principles of two-way radio communications, familiar with the principles of microwave radio and multiplex communications systems, state/federal regulations, and principles of antenna design and construction. They must be a creative problem solver and make the commitment to responding to 24/7 emergency situations.

Additional Information

Emergency Responsibilities: Due to the critical nature of the communications system, the incumbent occasionally is required to act on a 24-hour basis to effect emergency repairs. The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided.