Telecommunications Technician

TEKsystems • Fort Worth, TX

1d • $35 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

This individual will act as a City of Fort Worth ITS Communications Technician for the 2026 FireEMS Radio Reprogramming Project. The candidate will program and document radio assets for the Fire/EMS Departments. Utilizing Motorola Customer Programming software and the Asset Tracking tool MCM. They will also be required to perform tasks at the Radio Shop and at Fire Stations or Dispatch Centers off-site. This will include using computer equipment, programming cables, encryption loading devices, filling out documentation checklists, and communicating with the project leadership.

Requirements

• LMR Radio
• Programming Software
• Detail Oriented
• microsoft suite
• CJIS
• Soft skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, & time management.
• Reliable transportation.
• Basic knowledge of Land Mobile Radio programming
• HS Diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidate will have worked in a similar sized organization as the City and had experience working enterprise ITS projects.

Responsibilities

• Program radio assets for the Fire/EMS Departments.
• Document radio assets for the Fire/EMS Departments.
• Utilize Motorola Customer Programming software.
• Utilize the Asset Tracking tool MCM.
• Perform tasks at the Radio Shop.
• Perform tasks at Fire Stations or Dispatch Centers off-site.
• Use computer equipment.
• Use programming cables.
• Use encryption loading devices.
• Fill out documentation checklists.
• Communicate with the project leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED