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Job summary

Install, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems, including radio networks, dispatch consoles, repeaters, BDA/DAS, and related infrastructure. Perform RF and electronic testing, diagnose customer issues, recommend equipment, and provide hands-on support for regional projects.

Job details

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a leading wireless communications organization in St. Paul, MN. This role is 100% onsite/local field-based and will support the installation, troubleshooting, programming, repair, and maintenance of wireless communication systems. The Field Service Technician II will independently diagnose and resolve customer issues while supporting a wide range of two-way radio and wireless communications equipment. Responsibilities of the Field Service Technician II include: Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems Create and modify mid-level radio programming codeplugs, including 12+ channels, trunking, and multiple zones Support UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, repeaters, and base stations Troubleshoot and service BDA/DAS systems, wireless broadband equipment, microwave systems, and related communications infrastructure Perform RF and electronic testing using spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, and multimeters Interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation Diagnose RF, digital, audio, electronic, and communications system issues Apply knowledge of TCP/IP, NIC programming, battery backup systems, multicouplers, and duplexers Recommend appropriate equipment and hardware based on customer requirements Provide hands-on technical support directly to customers Support regional projects requiring occasional overnight travel and on-call availability Qualifications of the Field Service Technician II include: 3+ years of experience installing, servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, or programming two-way radio or wireless communications systems Experience with radio manufacturers such as Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Harris, or EF Johnson Strong understanding of two-way radio theory and RF propagation Experience with repeaters, base stations, antennas, duplexers, and multicouplers Hands-on experience using RF/electronic test equipment Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams BDA/DAS experience is highly desirable Motorola, ETA, NICET, CET, OSHA, or related industry certifications are highly desirable Valid driver's license Ability to travel regionally, including occasional overnight assignments and on-call support Candidates without all applicable certifications may be considered with the expectation that certifications will be obtained within 6 months of employment; BearCom provides certification support Compensation for the Field Service Technician II includes: Hourly Rate: $28.00–$36.00/hour, depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, Paid Holidays, PTO, Company Vehicle, Tuition Reimbursement, and additional employee benefits Keywords: field service technician, FST, FST II, field service technician II, radio technician, communications technician, wireless technician, two-way radio, 2-way radio, RF, radio frequency, Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Harris, EF Johnson, UHF, VHF, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, P25, radio programming, codeplug, trunking, dispatch console, repeater, base station, antenna, multicoupler, duplexer, BDA, DAS, bidirectional amplifier, distributed antenna system, spectrum analyzer, system analyzer, watt meter, TDR, FDR, multimeter, TCP/IP, NIC programming, RF propagation, schematics, blueprints, wireless communications, microwave, wireless broadband, CET, NICET, OSHA, Motorola R56, St. Paul, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

What you’ll do

Install, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems, including radio networks, dispatch consoles, repeaters, BDA/DAS, and related infrastructure. Perform RF and electronic testing, diagnose customer issues, recommend equipment, and provide hands-on support for regional projects.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of experience servicing or programming two-way radio or wireless communications systems, along with knowledge of radio theory, RF propagation, and equipment such as repeaters, antennas, and duplexers. They must be able to use RF test equipment and interpret technical diagrams, hold a valid driver's license, and be available for regional travel, occasional overnight assignments, and on-call support.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) Match • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off • Company Vehicle • Tuition Reimbursement

Listed skills

• TCP/IP · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Two-Way Radio Systems
• Wireless Communications
• Radio Programming
• RF Troubleshooting
• Radio Repair and Maintenance
• UHF/VHF Systems
• Repeaters and Base Stations
• BDA/DAS Systems
• RF Test Equipment
• TCP/IP
• Interpreting Schematics
• Customer Technical Support

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Trades
• Customer Service & Support