RF Technician

Utah Communications Authority; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Utah Communications Authority seeks an RF Field Technician to install, repair and maintain two‑way radio equipment and related networks across Utah. The position requires work on towers and field sites, with relocation assistance offered between Richfield and Cedar City as needed.

Ideal candidates have an electronics or communications background, RF theory knowledge, and hands-on experience with test gear. On‑the‑road work and on‑call duties are involved, with strong emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics, communications, or two years working as an RF field technician.
• Knowledge of RF theory and practical applications.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in RF, Microwave, power and signaling.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power systems.
• Knowledge of microwave radio communications.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Must obtain the proper certification to climb and work on towers.
• Ability to safely climb and install equipment on towers.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain RF equipment and networks across multiple sites.
• Operate and troubleshoot RF and microwave systems and associated control equipment.
• Maintain site safety, grounding, and surge protection.
• Coordinate with planning for current and future system needs.
• Keep inventory of replacement parts and track repairs.

Skills

RF theory

Troubleshooting RF

AC/DC power

Microwave understanding

Networking know-how

Schematics reading

Tower safety

Test equipment use

Education

Degree in electronics/communications

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Watt Meters

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

TBERD

Service monitors

Antenna sweepers

Job description

UTAH COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: RF Field Technician

NOTICE: THE PERSON HIRED WILL NEED TO LIVE BETWEEN RICHFIELD, UTAH and CEDAR CITY (OR WILLING TO MOVE). UCA may offer relocation assistance.

Status: FullTime

FLSA Exempt: Non-Exempt

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The RF Field Technician will be responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining two‑way radio and ancillary equipment related to the UCA radio networks.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS/DUTIES:

• Install, repair and maintain the following types of equipment:
• 800 MHz conventional and trunked radio systems
• VHF and UHF conventional radios
• Transmission lines
• RF antennas
• Tower Top Amplifiers
• Voting systems
• Duplexers, filters and suppression devices
• Equipment alarming and site alarm systems
• Microwave radios
• Waveguide and microwave dishes
• Channel banks
• DSX and MUX equipment
• Networking components; switches and routers
• Lightning and commercial power surge protection
• Grounding systems and components
• Solar panels, controllers, converters and inverters
• DC Charging systems
• DC Battery systems
• Console and related equipment in dispatch or 911 call centers

• Keep an inventory of commonly used repair / replacement parts.
• Accurately track parts sent in for factory repair.
• Work with UCA management and planner on current and future needs associated with the overall system operation.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• Degree in electronics, communications, or two years working as a RF field technician.
• Knowledge of RF theory and practical applications.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in RF, Microwave, power and signaling.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power systems.
• Knowledge of microwave radio communications.
• Basic to advanced understanding of how dispatch centers, 911 call centers and remote radio operator positions work.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of T-1 hierarchy, theory and applications.
• Knowledge of Ethernet and networking applications.
• Must obtain the proper certification to climb and work on towers.
• Ability to safely climb and install equipment on towers such as coaxial feed lines, waveguide, antennas, microwave dishes, tower hardware, grounding equipment, etc.
• Basic to advanced understanding of emergency generators and transfer panels.
• Ability to properly and safely load and haul cargo and flatbed trailers.
• Ability to safely operate four-wheel drive trucks on mountain roads.
• Ability to safely operate ATV's, snowmobiles, snowcats, or other off-road vehicles.
• Basic to advanced computer skills; ability to use a wide variety of software and hardware applications to communicate and diagnose remote equipment.
• Program end user radio equipment as well as site radios and ancillary equipment.
• Professional communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work alone and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and proper usage of UCA purchasing policies.
• Ability to properly use many types of basic to advanced test equipment including the following:
• Digital Multi Meters
• Watt Meters
• Service monitors
• Spectrum analyzers
• TBERD test equipment
• Oscilloscopes
• Antenna sweepers

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Risks found in the field environment will include: working and driving in adverse weather conditions, working long hours, lifting heavy objects, traveling the state, working on remote mountain top sites for extended periods of time.
• Being on call.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Experience:

• microwave network equipment: 1 year (Required)
• tower climbing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

On the road