RF Technician: Field Installations for Critical Comm

Eastern Communications; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k and company match

Annual performance review and bonus

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days,

Ongoing technical training

Advancement opportunities

Uniforms and safety equipment

Job summary

RACOM, now part of Eastern Communications, seeks a Radio Frequency Technician to install, configure, and maintain RF systems supporting public safety, utilities, and transportation. You will diagnose issues, perform calibrations, and document changes at a local service center with travel to regional sites as needed.

The role requires hands-on electronics experience, problem solving, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Relevant hands-on technical experience or associate's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for operations and training.
• Mechanical aptitude for working with tools, mounting hardware, and installations.
• Attention to detail in system configurations, testing, and documentation.
• Competence in reading technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and repair Radio Frequency equipment and systems.
• Diagnose signal, interference, and hardware issues.
• Perform testing, firmware updates, and system calibration.
• Support emergency vehicle upfits and 12VDC installs.
• Maintain documentation and service records.
• Participate in on-call rotation after training.
• Conduct site surveys and RF coverage tests.
• Ensure FCC and safety compliance.
• Assist with system upgrades and new deployments.
• Travel as needed for field work and training.
• Provide prompt, professional customer support.
• Collaborate with team members and project staff.

Skills

Electronics

Telecommunications

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications

Job description

RACOM, now part of Eastern Communications, seeks a Radio Frequency Technician to install, configure, and maintain RF systems supporting public safety, utilities, and transportation. You will diagnose issues, perform calibrations, and document changes at a local service center with travel to regional sites as needed.

The role requires hands-on electronics experience, problem solving, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.