Radio Technician I-II

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Radio Technician I-II

APPLY HERE: https://showmeboone.com/hr

Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4

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Responsibilities: Performs a wide variety of advanced technical support for Boone County Joint Communications, including but not limited to the maintenance and repair of the two-way radio system, which includes VHF, UHF, and 800 MHZ base station transmitters, receivers and related linking systems, including microwave, Wi-Fi, networking, and telephony.

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with some on-call

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Valid General Radiotelephone Operator License, or working knowledge of networking, or an amateur radio license, or Associate’s degree in related electronics field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license. Availability for after-hours response in support of the radio system, or other emergencies, as required. Must have a clear criminal background; must meet minimum qualifications set forth by FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy; and must pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications: A Technician class amateur radio license and technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in electronics from an accredited technical school or college.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $20.92 – $24.53 per hour

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Join the Boone County team and Make a Difference! Boone County Government offers a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance on day one (with options for medical/dental with NO employee premium!), a pension plan, two matching deferred compensation plans, 14 paid holidays, generous sick and vacation leave, and no-cost disability and life insurance options. Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Visit our website and apply at: www.showmeboone.com/HR.

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.92 - $24.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25