Radio Technician Examination

City of Cleveland • VAR - Various Locations, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This application is for a Civil Service Examination (OPEN) for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening as a Radio Technician. The role involves performing skilled technical work and services for the City of Cleveland's 800 MHz Radio System. Responsibilities include installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various communication and electronic equipment such as two-way radios, base and control stations, antenna systems, cellular telephones, mobile data terminals, AVL/GPS, light bars, sirens, radar, and Automatic License Plate Readers. The position also involves designing and implementing unique systems, wiring, and circuits, developing subscriber templates, maintaining electronic inventory, escorting and inspecting outside vendors, and potentially driving medium-duty trucks. Accurate record-keeping, report preparation, research, and providing assistance to other departments and the public are also key aspects of the role. The technician will also participate in emergency activations of the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and city/regional drills or exercises.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of full-time paid experience in radio system technology or related field with an emphasis in installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining vehicle electronics, digital two-way radio systems or any related electronic equipment and systems.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Must be familiar with computers and have a working knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Office Suite.
• Must be able to perform work in various settings and in all weather conditions for long shifts and/or irregular hours in case of emergency.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree or the equivalent vocational training with major coursework in Communications Technology may substitute for the required experience.
• Some related fields similar would be: vehicle electronics technicians; car audio installers; radio system repair workers; persons who repair or fabricate circuit boards, work with direct current circuits, have a good fundamental knowledge of ip based radio systems, or have experience in working on equipment with vehicles like automatic vehicle locators, global positioning systems, or have worked in a shop putting lights and other electronics in vehicles; persons who work in the cellular industry as either an installer of cellular equipment in vehicles or on a cellular site in the field.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled technical work and services for the City of Cleveland's 800 MHz Radio System.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains two-way radios, base and control stations, antenna systems, cellular telephones, mobile data terminals, AVL/GPS, light bars, sirens, radar, Automatic License Plate Readers, and all related communications and electronic equipment.
• Designs, implements, and documents unique systems, wiring, and/or circuits in response to custom needs and requirements.
• Develops and implements various two-way mobile and portable radio subscriber templates.
• Maintains electronic inventory control.
• Escorts outside vendors, technicians, etc. and conducts inspections of their work when called to a work site.
• May drive medium duty (approx. 38,000 lbs.) trucks.
• Maintains radio and other electronic equipment in proper working order.
• Maintains accurate records on all work performed.
• Prepares programs and reports and correspondence.
• Conducts research and provides statistical results on systems, work performed, etc.
• Provides information and assistance to other departments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Works as assigned during any emergency activation of the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Participates in City and/or regional drills or exercises to facilitate onsite communications or establish procedures or protocols for emergency situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Civil Service examination process
• Opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for future openings
• CMSD Preference Credit (additional five points upon achieving a passing score for CMSD graduates)
• Veterans' Preference (additional five or ten points based on service-connected disability)

What This Job Offers

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