Field Service Technician – Land Mobile Radio Tower Climber

Akima, LLC•Douglas, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RiverTech is hiring a Field Service Technician to perform tower climbing and land mobile radio (LMR) field service work in Douglas, Arizona. The position involves testing, maintaining, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting tower sites, antennas, communication systems, and related equipment. The technician also supports tactical communications (TACCOM) design, site surveys, technical documentation, lab testing, inventory, and coordination activities. Work includes climbing towers up to 600 feet and may take place in remote, challenging, or outdoor environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
At least 3 years of experience as a field service specialist and tower climber performing tower maintenance and antenna or equipment installation.
Experience climbing towers at least 200 feet, with a minimum of five climbs, and ability to climb up to 600 feet.
Experience working on P25 infrastructure equipment.
Experience with microwave backhaul and tower site analysis.
OSHA- and ANSI/TIA-compliant; Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification or ability to obtain it.
Ability to work in remote, challenging, or outdoor environments, including rooftops, confined spaces, and all weather conditions.
Must pass the DHS Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with similar LMR technologies, such as NXDN, DMR, TETRA, Motorola ASTRO 25, Harris P25, or EF Johnson P25; customer approval or additional training may be required.
Active security clearance.
Experience on energized towers.
Current DHS Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation.
Prior experience supporting DHS Customs and Border Protection as a tower climber or technician.

Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and repair tower sites using appropriate test equipment.
Install and maintain LMR antennas, microwave dishes and systems, mounts, cable ladders, fiber, coax, Ethernet, and other supporting devices on towers and in 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 with 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.
Document and follow Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) and pre-climb checklists according to the ITTD 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, including cabling requirements, design drawings, ROM estimates, and bills of materials.
Perform layout, installation, integration, testing, programming, and troubleshooting for tower fixed networks and facility LMR equipment.
Support government business managers with price research, IGCE development, and Statements of Work as requested.
Assist with equipment inventory management and shipping coordination.
Modify systems to adapt electronic and communication operations for specific projects or locations.
Manage TACCOM LMR Lab schedules and provide quality assurance and quality control for lab testing documentation.
Act as lead technical writer and coordinate communications about lab activities across the enterprise.
Perform other tasks assigned by the COR, including RF site visits and equipment staging support.