RVA CLS Field Technician 2 / 3 - 17822
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring an RVA CLS Field Technician 2 or 3 for its Minuteman III Wing location in Great Falls, Montana. The technician inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment for the Missile Field Battlespace Awareness Remote Visual Assessment system, and assists with program upgrades, testing, performance tracking, and documentation. The role includes dispatch year-round to the remote missile field, work at heights of up to 50 feet using a bucket truck, and climbing radio towers to maintain equipment. Occasional travel is required. The work schedule is 5/40, Monday through Friday, on shift 1. The position requires maintaining certifications for tower climbing and operation of large special-purpose vehicles, as well as CPR and first-aid certification. The technician must follow safety and security protocols, operate and inspect calibrated tools, and may need to obtain certification to operate special-purpose vehicles up to Class B requiring a Commercial Driver’s License. The role can be filled at Technician 2 or Technician 3 level; the stated education and/or related-experience thresholds differ by level.
Requirements
- Technician 2: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Technician 3: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Ability to climb ladders, poles, and towers.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work in varied environmental conditions.
- Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment.
- Valid current driver’s license.
- Ability to maintain tower-climbing and special-purpose vehicle certifications, and CPR and first-aid certification.
Nice To Haves
- Current or active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Experience with Minuteman III systems or other USAF weapons systems.
- ICBM maintenance or security experience.
- Prior or current tower-climbing certification.
- Prior or current certification operating bucket trucks at heights up to 50 feet.
- Active Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
- Fiber-optic repair and troubleshooting experience.
- Soldering certification.
- Cat 5 cabling, termination, and repair experience.
- Experience with line-of-sight communications networks.
- Knowledge of network systems and IP-based audio/video systems.
- Experience using special-purpose meters and hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair system equipment.
- Assist with installation of program upgrades.
- Support performance tracking and maintain accurate documentation.
- Adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
- Monitor and replenish bench stock, supplies, and critical equipment.
- Obtain certification to operate special-purpose vehicles up to Class B, requiring a Commercial Driver’s License.
- Maintain CPR and first-aid certification.
- Follow directions to conduct on-site testing activities to verify functionality.
- Maintain tower-climb certification qualification.
- Operate and inspect calibrated tools.
- Follow technical guidance in the program maintenance manual and applicable safety and security policies/procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
