Technician III, RF

Landis+Gyr•Kirkland, WA

2d•$62,500 - $79,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr RF Technician is responsible for the daily analysis, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities relating to the RF Network – Gateways, Routers, GMRs, and Meters. More specifically: Perform tests/diagnostics and troubleshooting of network devices and systems. Participate in the daily planning and strategy sessions, provide input and help formulate courses of actions. Respond to emergencies, coordinate work with Network Engineer I and Meter Technicians, maintaining accuracy of information. Operates the bucket truck, performs on-call duties, maintains maintenance logs, support warehouse and inventory needs of network devices and their safe keeping, perform field investigations of meters and network devices, perform network optimization study and analysis, help train new employees and colleagues.

Requirements

2-year degree from technical institution, military training, or 5 years minimum successful performance in related industry.
Experience in MS Office packages as well as ability to understand and learn customized computer software.
Knowledge of UNIX, Oracle, QHSE is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in MS Office as well as ability to understand and learn customized computer software.
Knowledge in Tech Studio, Radioshop, SQL, and QHSE.
Personal Computer knowledge.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Keyboard/typing skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
On call and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
Must be able to work wearing safety equipment.
Must be able to work on ladders and in inclement weather.
Must be able to operate Bucket Truck.

Responsibilities

Support the Network Refresh project, optimize the network, and operate & maintain the network including endpoints.
Use a laptop computer, proprietary, and nonproprietary software (Tech Studio/Radioshop) and hardware to communicate with the network and endpoint devices.
Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.
Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.