Communications Technician 1-5

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

5d • $43 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the functional integrity and maintenance of the BWL primary radio systems. Analyzes and performs all necessary repairs on components using computerized diagnostic test equipment and industry best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Motorola Connect plus Trunking 800MHz, 8 channel system or equivalent, Motorola MTR 3000 800MHz, ATI sired systems, radio SCADA systems and amplifiers preferred.
• Candidates without Communications Technician experience will become an CT 1
• CT 2 requires 1 year and 1 class towards an Associate’s degree in electronics or equivalent
• CT 3 requires 2 years and 24 credits towards an Associate’s degree in electronics or equivalent
• CT 4 requires 3 years and Associates degree in electronics or equivalent
• CT 5 requires 4 years and Associates degree in electronics or equivalent.
• Must be able to sit, stand, hear and listen.
• Occasional walking, standing, stooping, and bending.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Motorola Connect plus Trunking 800MHz, 8 channel system or equivalent, Motorola MTR 3000 800MHz, ATI sired systems, radio SCADA systems and amplifiers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Programs, adjusts, aligns, tests and maintains radios and related electronic equipment using a wide variety of tools, computers, software, and test instruments.
• Assists in maintaining radio SCADA and applicable systems.
• Provides daily problem resolution for various hardware problems related to the operation of the radio system and wireless services
• Takes a lead role in diagnosing problems, troubleshooting electronic communication systems and equipment, and selecting and performing technical repairs at both system and component level.
• Maintains parts supply for repair of communication equipment.
• Programs new and old radios using Motorola and equivalent service software.
• Provides service to all external users of the trunking system.
• Updates and maintains database of all communication equipment by generating work orders on jobs and then completing these jobs using approved CMMS.
• Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling all communication repairs, installation and customer projects.
• Provides customer support assistance with technical questions related to operations of the radio system and related equipment.
• Assists in the design, configuration, and implementation of radio system changes, upgrades, and improvements.
• Works with outside vendors on applicable systems.
• Installs radios into vehicles and repairs as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED