Radio Communications Technician Intern

Under close supervision of the Communications Supervisor, the Radio Communication Technician Intern will assist in developing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the communication system infrastructure for all two-way radio systems, microwave and fiber optic systems, antenna systems, Repeater/Base stations, and associated equipment for San Juan County. 

• Must currently be a full-time high school or college student.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six(6)months of employment.

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment with prolonged exposure to heat and cold.  
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting in the operation of daily duties.
• May be required to lift and carry equipment such as batteries, test equipment, and radio equipment potentially weighing more than 70 pounds to and from communication sites.
• Work hours for this position are limited to 20 Hours per week.  Days, and hours per day are flexible during the 4 day work week.  The Radio Communications Supervisor will determine schedules.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 

• Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing all San Juan County maintained communication systems including.
  • Repeaters, and Base Stations.
  • Mobile and Portable radios.
  • Antenna Systems, and Antenna Combining systems.
  • Backup power systems.  AC, and DC
  • Microwave systems.
  • Fiber Optic systems.
  • T1 channel banks, and equipment.
  • Ethernet connected systems.  Wide area, and Local area networks.
  • Remote-controlled equipment.
  • Dispatch Consoles
  • Alarm systems
  • Simulcast systems.
  • Generators.
  • Air-Conditioners.
  • Grounding and Lightning protection systems.
  • Tower Lighting systems.
  • PC/Laptop computers
  • Mobile & Portable radio programming.
• Assists in testing systems to ensure proper operation; troubleshoots and diagnoses systems and equipment problems; determines and completes appropriate repairs.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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