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Akima · 16 hours ago

Field Service Technician – Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Bangor, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Akima's RiverTech is seeking a Field Service Technician - Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber to join their team in Bangor, Maine. The role involves performing maintenance, testing, and repairs of tower sites, as well as installing and maintaining LMR equipment and collaborating with field support technicians.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Dee Sharma

Responsibilities

Perform testing, maintenance, and repairs of tower sites using appropriate test equipment

Install and maintain LMR antennas, microwave dishes/systems, mounts, cable ladders, fiber, coax, Ethernet, and other supporting devices on towers and shelters

Analyze tower sites, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions

Perform routine and special circumstance tower maintenance as instructed by the local CBP Supervisor

Assist in new tower construction, modification, and decommissioning

Operate articulating man lifts and work at heights up to 600 feet

Collaborate with Field Support tower technicians to complete installations and maintenance safely and effectively

Ensure Job Hazard Assessments (JHA) and pre-climb checklists are documented and followed according to ITTD’s Technical Representative

Identify tactical communication requirements and prepare design and development documents for wired and wireless tactical communication system installations

Conduct site surveys, analyze results, and report findings

Develop test and evaluation procedures for the TACCOM Lab with TACCOM and OIT engineers

Prepare site-specific technical documentation: Cabling Requirements, Design Drawings, ROM Estimates, and BOMs

Perform layout, installation, integration, testing, programming, and troubleshooting for tower fixed networks and facilities LMR equipment

Support government business managers with price research, IGCE development, and Statements of Work (SOW) as requested

Assist with equipment inventory management and shipping coordination

Make system modifications to adapt electronic and communication operations for specific projects or locations

Manage TACCOM LMR Lab schedules and provide QA/QC for lab testing documentation

Act as lead technical writer and coordinate communications on lab activities across the enterprise

Other tasks as assigned by the COR, including RF site visits and equipment staging support

Qualification

P25 infrastructure equipmentTower maintenanceAntenna installationMicrowave backhaulTower site analysisOSHA complianceSecurity clearanceClimbing certificationSoft skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 3 years of experience as a field service specialist and tower climber performing tower maintenance and antenna/equipment installation

Experience climbing towers ≥200 ft (minimum 5 climbs) and capable of climbing up to 600 ft

Experience working on P25 infrastructure equipment (required). Experience with similar LMR technologies—such as NXDN, DMR, TETRA, Motorola ASTRO 25, Harris P25, or EF Johnson P25—may be considered but may require customer approval or additional training

Experience with microwave backhaul and tower site analysis

OSHA and ANSI/TIA compliant; Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification or ability to obtain

Ability to work in remote, challenging, or outdoor environments (rooftops, confined spaces, all weather conditions)

Must pass DHS Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation