Two Way Radio Technician - Anchorage, United States - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

Description

Overview:

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

Arcticom is an Alaskan Native owned corporation. Arcticom is seeking a full time Two Way Radio Technician with tower climbing experience. Under the General Supervision of the Project Manager or General Manager, Establishes communications systems by installing, operating, and maintaining voice and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• MUST HAVE TOWER CLIMBING EXPERIENCE
• Repair Two-Way radio communication systems
• Configure and design systems to meet the needs of the customer
• Program and align two-way radios
• Use communications service monitors to trouble shoot and repair two-way equipment
• Configure and maintain computer networks
• Configure and maintain Telemetry and SCADA systems
• Install and repair radio equipment for both public safety and underground mining
• Ensures customers have all the information they need to operate the equipment
• Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains base, Repeater, mobile and portable two-way radios and accessory equipment.
• Installs and maintains electronic surveillance and security systems
• Installs and maintains public address systems, electronic sirens, telephone systems, cellular phones, lighting stations, and other equipment systems.
• Modifies existing equipment to meet present needs
• Checks frequencies and solves interference problems
• Provides technical expertise in the consideration of equipment and system needs and concerns.
• Repairs and maintains test equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years experience
• RF experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General understanding and knowledge of the principles of two-way radio communication, design principles of radio equipment, closed circuit surveillance, security systems, cellular telephone systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to remove and install two-way radios and other equipment
• Demonstrated ability to read and use schematic diagrams, interconnect electronic components into a functional system, and use electronic testing equipment and hand tools
• General knowledge of computers and using monitors, meters and heavy duty equipment
• Must be able to use soldering equipment, service monitors, watt meters, bucket trucks and forklifts
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Preferred

• Years of experience: At least five (5) years directly related to two-way radios

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about..

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation safety-sensitive functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires driving and working out of doors in extreme heat/ cold and possibly rainy weather and be able to work shifts if needed. Physical stamina and strength in all of its forms (endurance, temperature/ climate, stress, etc) is necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base. Must have reliable transportation to/from work a necessity and must be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

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