Two-Way Radio Installer - NY/NJ (51370)

Goosetown Enterprises•Congers, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Installation Technician, your primary job is to scope out, program, install, troubleshoot, maintain, remove, and service two-way mobile radios, repeaters, tablets, wireless modems, speakers, lights, sirens, center consoles, antennas, other accessories, and all necessary wiring into customer vehicles. These vehicles include everything from police cruisers, K-9 vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, public works plow trucks, school buses, tow trucks and an array of other commercial vehicles. You will be responsible for exceeding our customers' expectations and fulfilling our company's needs. Our Installation Techs are directly responsible for keeping our communities' public safety, education, and public works departments communicating. This is a job you can take pride in and know that what you do matters. In this position, you will be issued a company service vehicle, gas card and the equipment you need to be successful. You will be tasked out by our service coordinator and will be dispatched from your home location or our office. We are looking for qualified individuals with installation experience, and those who are looking for a new career opportunity with room to grow in our company. Working Conditions Ability to work business hours M-F 8am to 4:30pm Reporting to customer locations all over NY/NJ, dispatched from home location and /or office Issued a company service vehicle and gas card

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of telecommunications experience
Ability to work independently and as an active member of a team
Strong multitasking, time management, and prioritization skills
Excellent organizational skills and initiative
Strong foundation and understanding of technology
Ability to follow a detailed process
Self-motivated and directed
Understanding of Ohms law and basic low voltage electrical work
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues in a systematic approach
Knowledge of RF spectrum and antenna propagation theory
Understanding of basic IP networking and digital systems
Ability to follow a Scope of Work, rack diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system drawings

Nice To Haves

Technical training and certifications (OSHA, R56, Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, etc.)
Related military experience/MOS training
Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree
EVT Certification

Responsibilities

Understand and fully utilize service software as is required to execute your job
Receive a task and complete job tasks as assigned by the Service Coordinator
Intelligently plan and install two-way radios and related equipment into different types of vehicles
Ability to properly diagnose and correct a charge guard/power drain/ no power issue
Be familiar with center consoles to include the different brands, radio brackets, filler plates, etc.
Assist a sales rep or service coordinator in scoping out and quoting a vehicle install
Follow our “Opportunity to Close Out Process” and others as required
Program portable and mobile radios using correct software and cables
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair/replace antenna lines, power lines, and antennas
Run RF cabling, power lines, antenna lines and CAT5/6 Cabling as needed
Cut, splice, and terminate wiring with correct endpoints and hardware as needed
Understand AC/DC voltage and power systems
Install power supplies, distribution panels, backup power systems and batteries
Maintain all company issued tools and equipment and ensure serviceability
Maintain company issued vehicle and ensure it is serviced at regular intervals
Understanding of Ohms Law
Understanding of RF theory and antenna propagation
Work closely with Service Coordinator to ensure timely completion of work
Assist Service Coordinator as needed with customer and job information
Assist other technicians with on-site installation