Communications Technician

Carbon County

Job Description

Title: Communications Technician

Department: Communications/Television

Reports To: Communications/IT Director

Full Time

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Overall Responsibility:

Install, maintain, and repair communication systems

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and repair 2-way radio, microwave, network radio, audio, video, backup generator, and television translator systems.

Assist in maintaining county network infrastructure.

Troubleshoot, repair and install telecommunications equipment.

Assist the public with television questions and problems in a professional manner.

Operate Snow Cat in Hazardous conditions.

May be asked to assist with operating equipment for special events.

Skills and Attributes:

Knowledge of principals, theory, methods, materials, and equipment used in the design, installation, operation and maintenance of IP and analog telephone systems, network radio systems, microwave networks, video systems, audio systems, and digital television repeater systems; Federal rules and regulations affecting communications systems operation.
Skilled in: reading blueprints, schematics, diagnosing problems in radio and other equipment; perform skilled work in repairing, and installing, 2 way radio, microwave, network radio, audio, video, backup generator and television translator systems
Proficiency in using: power tools, hand tools, and test equipment including; service monitors, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, tone generators, power meters, and voltmeters.

Must be detail oriented and self-directing as necessary.

Experience Requirement:

Experience in maintenance, installation, and repair of communication systems

Class A CDL

Physical Effort/Environment:

When talking one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to a of intellectual and practical problems

Able to deal with

Performing essential function of this job requires incumbent to: lift objects weight up to75 pounds; climb and work on towers, ladders, and man lifts; work in confined spaces;

Perform full range body motions involving reaching, bending, grasping and climbing; and

possess color vision.

Requires working odd hours and being available on call.

Required to work extensively outdoors and work in inclement weather.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28