Technician, Senior Communications

Apex Systems; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan with company match

HSA option

Job summary

Apex Systems in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Senior RF Communications Technician to provide regional field support for critical telecommunications infrastructure and communications systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade voice, data, microwave, satellite, SCADA, and network technologies while serving as a liaison between field operations and IT.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, minimum 7 years in the field, and a willingness to travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of telecommunications or communications technician experience.
• Experience with microwave communications systems (Aviat, Eclipse, or similar).
• Experience with VSAT and satellite communications systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA radio systems, RF troubleshooting, licensed/unlicensed radio links, and 4RF or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with RF antenna systems, towers, guide wires, and telecommunications site infrastructure.
• Experience with fiber optics, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, routers, switches, IP networking, and Cisco equipment.
• Experience with VoIP and telephone systems.
• Proficiency using telecommunications test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, sweep gear, and other field diagnostic tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in outdoor industrial environments.
• Ability to travel up to 40% within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunications systems, including voice, data, SCADA, microwave, satellite, and video systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, diagnostics, and repair of communications infrastructure.
• Support implementation of communications-related projects and system upgrades.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing telecommunications installations and maintenance.
• Provide technical support and first-level training to field operations personnel.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between Operations and IT.
• Promote communications standards and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Telecommunications

SCADA

Fiber optics

VoIP

RF troubleshooting

Cisco equipment

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF test gear

Satellite equipment

Job description

# Technician, Senior CommunicationsApply**Job#: 3043747****Job Description:****Senior RF Communications Technician****Location**: Corpus Christi, TX**Type of position:** Full Time Direct Hire**Travel:** Up to 40% | **On-Call:** 24x7 Rotation\*If interested and qualified, please reach out to the Professional Recruiter, Nicole, at [e-mail] SummaryThe Senior Communications Technician is responsible for providing regional field support for critical telecommunications infrastructure and communications systems. This role supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of voice, data, microwave, satellite, SCADA, and network technologies while serving as a key liaison between field operations and IT. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, hands-on communications professional with strong technical expertise and a proven history of stability and performance.Key Responsibilities* Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunications systems, including voice, data, SCADA, microwave, satellite, and video systems.* Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, diagnostics, and repair of communications infrastructure.* Support implementation of communications-related projects and system upgrades.* Coordinate and oversee contractors performing telecommunications installations and maintenance.* Provide technical support and first-level training to field operations personnel.* Serve as the primary field liaison between Operations and IT.* Promote communications standards and provide feedback to engineering teams.* Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and support emergency response activities.Required Qualifications* High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.* Minimum 7 years of telecommunications or communications technician experience.* Demonstrated career stability and strong work ethic.* Experience with microwave communications systems (Aviat, Eclipse, or similar).* Experience with VSAT and satellite communications systems.* Knowledge of SCADA radio systems, RF troubleshooting, licensed/unlicensed radio links, and 4RF or similar platforms.* Familiarity with RF antenna systems, towers, guide wires, and telecommunications site infrastructure.* Experience with fiber optics, including testing and troubleshooting.* Understanding of networking fundamentals, routers, switches, IP networking, and Cisco equipment.* Experience with VoIP and telephone systems.* Proficiency using telecommunications test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, sweep gear, and other field diagnostic tools.* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Ability to work independently and safely in outdoor industrial environments.* Ability to travel up to 40% within the service area.Preferred Qualifications* FCC License.* CCNA or equivalent networking certification.* Experience with video surveillance/camera systems and video server integration. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** FullTime**Location:** Corpus Christi, TX, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** July 27, 2026**Pay Range:** $85,000 - $90,000