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Minimum starting salary for Radio Communication Technician I: $24.00 per hour

Minimum starting salary for Radio Communication Technician II: $29.00 per hour

Radio Communication Technician I

Required:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year experience in repair and maintenance of communications.
  
  

• Associate's Degree - Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics or related field.
  
  

• Valid Class Texas Driver's License
  
  

• Installs, programs, maintains and repairs radio communications system and equipment, including base stations, antennae, radio consoles, networks, microwave systems and digital and analog audio.
• Resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Monitors PSRS systems and performs troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system problems.
• Monitors and inspects equipment, controls and infrastructure; identifies damaged and weak components and repairs or replaces components and parts; maintains maintenance records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on systems and components; notifies supervisor of repair problems and technical discrepancies beyond the scope of Technician’s authority and training.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and tools for proper operating condition.
• Researches regulations, procedures and technical reference materials; verifies equipment meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, regulations and standards; assures compliance with all City and state safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings with government agencies and coordinates radio communications issues; identifies and researches technical issues and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates with outside agencies; interprets and explains City/County policies and procedures.
• Follows procedures and guidelines for PSRS communications system operations.
• Recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
  
  

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years experience in repair and maintenance of communications.
  
  

• Associate's Degree - Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics or related field.
  
  

• Valid Class Texas Driver's License
  
  

• Installs, programs, maintains and repairs radio communications system and equipment, including base stations, antennae, radio consoles, networks, microwave systems and digital and analog audio.
• Resolves problems within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Monitors PSRS systems and performs troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system problems.
• Monitors and inspects equipment, controls and infrastructure; identifies damaged and weak components and repairs or replaces components and parts; maintains maintenance records.
• Performs preventive maintenance on systems and components; notifies supervisor of repair problems and technical discrepancies beyond the scope of Technician’s authority and training.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and tools for proper operating condition.
• Researches regulations, procedures and technical reference materials; verifies equipment meets Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, regulations and standards; assures compliance with all City and state safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings with government agencies and coordinates radio communications issues; identifies and researches technical issues and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates with outside agencies; interprets and explains City/County policies and procedures.
• Follows procedures and guidelines for PSRS communications system operations.
• Recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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