Radio Communications Technician II

City of Garland

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and providing technical support for outdoor warning sirens and all radio system equipment including radio infrastructure components, trunk controllers, dispatch consoles, secondary power systems, microwave communications equipment and subscriber units.

Requirements

Two-year college degree, formal technical training or a combination of college and training
Three years of successful experience in the administration, operation and maintenance of land mobile radio systems
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
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree
Formal training in radio communication systems
More than four years of experience in radio programming, installation, repair and electrical theory
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Journeyman-Level
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Working knowledge of Motorola 800MHz Simulcast radio systems
Working knowledge of Motorola Gold Elite Dispatch consoles networks
Working knowledge of Motorola subscriber programming software
Knowledge of VHF, UHF, 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

Responsibilities

Maintains an accurate inventory of all Radio Infrastructure components, as well as coordinate various infrastructure projects.
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, as well as maintains Storm and Flood Siren Infrastructure.
Development of subscriber codeplugs using Motorola Customer Programming Software.
Keeps informed of industry standards and trends and attends seminars, conferences and professional organization meetings.
Documents and maintain records of preventative maintenance schedules. Prepares written documents for City Administration as requested by manager.
Maintains ongoing communication with all radio stakeholders.
Maintains tower lighting systems per FAA requirements.
Maintains strong and effective relationships with Partner entities that utilize the Radio System, as well as with support vendors and manufacturers.
Participate in on-call support as needed after-hours, weekends and holidays.
Operate sophisticated test equipment to analyze and assess radio system performance.
Serve as a mentor to coach and train radio system staff on the operation and maintenance of system components.