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Communications Technician I

The City of Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform technical work in the operation, maintenance, and installation of AMI infrastructure and utility two-way radio equipment. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.


Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Requires two years experience in installing and maintaining communications equipment.


Special Certifications and Licenses:

A valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) is preferred or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.


Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the standard electric utility practices, methods, tools, and materials used in electric distribution construction and maintenance work.
  • Knowledge of the hazards of the trade and of appropriate precautionary measures.
  • Knowledge of the municipal electrical code provisions.
  • Knowledge of electric meters and ability to test using volt meters, ammeters, and other testing devices.
  • Skilled in the use and care of tools, materials, and equipment as it pertains to the electrical trade.
  • Proficiency in a window-based computer environment.
  • Ability to detect flaws or defects in the electrical control systems and equipment and to make necessary repairs.
  • Ability to design, interpret and diagnose motor control schematics and implementations.
  • Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
  • Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces AMI infrastructure devices.
  • Installs, repairs, and programs utility two-way radios.
  • Maintains stock inventory of AMI and radio equipment.
  • Installs and terminates overhead and underground OSP fiber optic cables.
  • Installs CAT5, COAX, and other data cables.
  • Pulls afterhours rotational call on substations, traffic signals, and electric locates.
  • Assists in power restoration during storms and large outages.
  • Performs all other duties as may be required to meet organizational needs.

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.

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