Sr Field Service Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Life and accident insurance

Disability insurance

Sick leave and holidays

Vacation time

Union-based pay increases

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Livermore, CA is seeking a Radio Field Service Technician to install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair radio and antenna equipment for Air/Ground voice services. You will work onsite at 6011 Industrial Way and travel up to 50% to support nationwide networks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, practical electronics training or 2+ years in the field, and an FCC GROL (preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Completion of a Practical Electronics course or minimum two years of Practical Electronics experience.
• Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (preferred).
• Experience fault isolation, restoration, and adjustment of communications equipment.
• Experience analyzing system failures and restoring equipment malfunctions.
• Experience testing, repairing, and replacing components and circuitry.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair radio and antenna equipment as part of the Air/Ground International Voice Service.
• Utilize test equipment to perform installations or repairs, ensuring proper functionality.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and contractors to support maintenance and installation activities.
• Provide on‑job training to peers and new hires.
• Offer 24/7 on‑call support; be available after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months.
• Maintain SIDA badging, complete Security Threat Assessment, fingerprint and criminal history checks, and SIDA training.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb towers and stepped poles up to 50 feet.
• Assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks.

Education

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License

Practical Electronics training/2 years experience

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Radio Field Service Technician – Livermore, CA

Location: 6011 Industrial Way, Livermore, CA 91761 (Onsite)

Salary: $25–$31 per hour (subject to union contract)

Job Category: Onsite – Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair radio and antenna equipment as part of the Air/Ground International Voice Service.
• Utilize test equipment to perform installations or repairs, ensuring proper functionality.
• Interact professionally with customers, vendors, and contractors to support maintenance and installation activities.
• Provide on‑job training to peers and new hires.
• Offer 24/7 on‑call support; be available after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months.
• Maintain SIDA badging, complete Security Threat Assessment, fingerprint and criminal history checks, and SIDA training.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb towers and stepped poles up to 50 feet.
• Assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks.

What You Will Learn

Support nationwide Air‑to‑Ground voice and data networks and custom communication solutions, gaining expertise in critical communication system operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
• Completion of a Practical Electronics course or minimum two years of Practical Electronics experience.
• Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (preferred).
• Experience fault isolation, restoration, and adjustment of communications equipment.
• Experience analyzing system failures and restoring equipment malfunctions.
• Experience testing, repairing, and replacing components and circuitry.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases per the union contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
• Medical coverage for employee and family from day one, no waiting period.
• Retirement savings plan (401(K)).
• Life and accident insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Sick leave, personal days, holidays, and vacation time off.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.