Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Tech

RF SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

This position offers a Competitive Salary, annual Bonus opportunity an attractive benefits plan including: Company Paid health insurance, a 401(k) w/ employer match, company paid life insurance, paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO). This role provides a Company vehicle (All auto related expenses covered, insurance, maintenance, gas card) once the System Tech can go out on call. Ci has a Tuition Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision & more!

Qualifications & Education

• 3 years of experience in LMR / RF Systems, or IT systems.
• 2-year degree in electronics preferred but not required. Employer will also accept 3-8 years relevant work experience in lieu of a 2 Year degree.
• Knowledge of RF Systems such as transmitters, receivers, microwave systems, & antenna networks or knowledge on IT systems, Microsoft Severs, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, & TCP/IP
• Collect & deliver data including antenna radiated power readings, cable sweep results, channel alignments, network connectivity, network uptime, IP traffic analysis, wireshark, etc.
• Proficient w/ using various test equipment: Communications Monitor, T1 Test Sets, Antenna Analyzers, IP Network Analyzers, Laptop, SSH, FTP, Telnet, Cisco & Linux command line, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must have a valid Driver’s license. This role requires the ability to pass a driving test & to drive daily to customer sites to work on technical issues. These sites are in various locations including remote ones.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

Provide technical support of specialized communications systems & product applications. Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation w/ focus on trend analysis & thorough documentation of results. Advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communications system infrastructure & performance optimization of RF, Microwave, IT Systems including, but not limited to:

• Legacy Analog Radio Systems
• Advanced Digital P25 Systems
• IT systems with VMware and Cisco Networking

The Systems Tech (ST) will be on a rotating pager schedule that will mandate they carry a pager 24/7 on the week that it is their assigned turn. The ST will have to respond to calls at any hour of the day. Therefore, the ability to drive at night & in remote areas is a requirement for this role. A Company vehicle will be issued to ST to carry out their duties. This position requires carrying a pager for on call after hour’s service every 2-3 weeks. Employees are paid pager pay & overtime for this.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check & drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing & able to lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis?
• Are you willing & able to pass a pre-employment drug screen & background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Radio Frequency (RF): 2 years (Required)
• Microwave Radio: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33637: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person