It Communications Tech (Field)

Summary

Responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all electronic and specialty equipment installed in city vehicles to include 2-way radios, wireless modems, DC to AC inverters, battery chargers, and other electronic equipment. Assists Responsible for assisting with programming 2-way radios and other communications equipment.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Installs, programs, upgrades, maintains, troubleshoots, and modifies various emergency equipment hardware and software in city vehicles.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots various technology installed in city vehicles.
• Maintains and perform preventative maintenance on various communications equipment with the city and city vehicles.
• Supports the 24/7 operations of Police, Fire and Electric Utility.
• Driving to and from job site up to 50%.
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• 
  High School Diploma or GED equivalency

• Three years cumulative experience in the following: electronic communications, fiber optic maintenance and networking experience

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams for installation and troubleshooting purposes.
• Knowledge of IP addressing on computers, switches, and cameras.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of complex test equipment.
• Ability to follow troubleshooting procedures and make recommended repairs in the field.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coherently using verbal and written form of the English language.
• Strong technical aptitude for learning new applications functionality, configuration, and maintenance processes.
• Ability to independently resolve technical matters that have a noticeable impact on operational activities.

• Completion of an approved electronic trade school
• Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification
• General Communications Technician 1 & 2 (GCT 1 & 2) certification

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification
• Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
• Must meet the Civilian Hiring Standards of the Denton Police Department
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies at all times, by being placed on call or standby duty
• Must be able to work above normal heights; 10-60 ft. using safety equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and to identify basic colors of fiber strands.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

• Standing: M
• Sitting: M
• Walking: M
• Lifting: M
• Carrying: I
• Pushing/Pulling: I
• Overhead Work: M
• Fine Dexterity: E
• Kneeling: I
• Crouching: I
• Crawling: I
• Bending: M
• Twisting: M
• Climbing: E
• Balancing: M
• Vision: E
• Hearing: E
• Talking: E
• Video Display: E
• Other: Differentiate Color – E (extensive)

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or control, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work around high voltage.

E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.