City of Garland · 1 day ago
Radio Communications Technician
Garland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$28.81/hr - $36.77/hr
2+ years expCity of Garland is responsible for maintaining and installing communication systems for city vehicles and infrastructure. The Radio Communications Technician will perform installations, repairs, and maintain radio systems while mentoring other technicians and coordinating infrastructure projects.
Business DevelopmentGovernmentLaw EnforcementOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Perform various installations and repairs as needed
Mentor and lead installation technicians on both installations and repairs
Maintains an accurate inventory of all system components
Maintains radio databases and subscriber fleet inventories
Maintains public safety radio system
Maintains and repairs mobiles, portables and fixed base stations
Maintains Point-to-Point Microwave systems
Keeps informed of industry standards and trends and attends seminars, conferences and professional organization meetings
Documents and maintain records of preventative maintenance schedules
Maintains ongoing communication with all radio stakeholders
Coordinate various infrastructure projects
Manage the Storm and Flood Siren Infrastructure
Maintains strong relationships with the customers
Maintains effective relationships with support vendors and manufacturers
Participate in on-call support as needed after-hours, weekends and holidays
Prepares written documents for City Administration as requested by manager
Qualification
Required
Two-year college degree, formal technical training or a combination of college and training
Two years related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
Valid class C Texas driver's license
Preferred
Four-year college degree
Formal training in radio communication systems
More than four years of experience in radio programming, installation, repair and electrical theory
Considerable knowledge of 12-volt electronics and usage
Skill in advising a team of employees
Skill in understanding and analyzing prevalent issues
Working knowledge of Motorola 700/800MHz Simulcast radio systems
Working knowledge of Motorola Dispatch consoles networks
Working knowledge of Motorola subscriber programming software
Knowledge of VHF, UHF, 700MHz, 800MHz, 6GHz and 11GHz frequencies
Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
Knowledge of various radio communication systems
Skill in effective communication
Skill in basic computer operations
Basic networking skills
Ability to perform several tasks as assigned
Company
City of Garland
City of Garland is a government administered town that offers housing, safety, education, and business opportunities for local residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mitch Bates
Deputy City Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Haskell Harper
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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