Television Technician (Transmitter Equipment)

alabamapublictv; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

13 sick days per year

Job summary

Alabama Public Television is seeking a full-time Television Technician to support transmitter equipment operations across the statewide network. The role involves maintaining broadcast transmission gear, responding to emergencies, and ensuring reliable signal delivery from multiple sites in Madison County.

You will work both independently and with teams to execute preventive maintenance, document activities, and build positive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Operate, maintain and repair electronic television production and broadcasting equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using test and monitoring tools.
• Respond to emergencies and restore broadcast signals.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair electronic television production and broadcasting equipment.

Skills

Broadcast maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year degree in electronic communications / industrial electronics / computer science

Tools

Test and monitoring tools

Job description

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Television Technician to assist in our transmitter equipment operations area. The current position opening is in Madison County. APT operates 9 fiber-connected transmitter sites and 18 microwave sites with over 2200 miles of digital bidirectional microwave paths.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and repairing broadcast transmission equipment, ensuring reliable signal delivery across APT's statewide network. They will work both independently and collaboratively to support technical operations, respond to emergencies, and contribute to the overall mission of public broadcasting in Alabama.

DUTIES

• Operate, maintain, and repair electronic television production and broadcasting equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule for assigned equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance needs to restore broadcast signals.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using test and monitoring tools, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Complete documentation such as requisitions and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Operate and maintain vehicles for travel to remote broadcast sites.
• Maintain site appearances during remote visits.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, partner agencies, and viewers.
• Continuously improve technical skills related to equipment operation and maintenance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a junior college or technical school with a two year degree in electronic communications, industrial electronics, computer science, or a closely related major

OR

• High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining broadcast transmitter equipment

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, Cancer, and FSA insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Pension Plan and Optional Deferred Compensation Programs
• 13 Sick days per year (accrued time off)
• 13-29 Annual leave days per year (accrued time off)
• 13 Holidays per year
• 1 Personal leave day per year
• Paid parental leave
• 168 Hours of military leave per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• PSLF Qualifying Employer

Alabama Public Television is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.