Key Accountabilities
Works independently or with another Technician to perform the highest technical work associated with repair, test, maintenance and installation of complex communication and electronic equipment including two-way radio, microwave, satellite, wireless cell site.
Performs all necessary tests and adjustments submits written reports and testdata sheets. Investigates and corrects audio, radio, video and microwave interference complaints and follows up with such complaints. The Technician is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of data control systems.
Performs all types of work on communications equipment and other electronic equipment involving solid-state integrated circuit and computer technologies. Must have a good working knowledge of basic principles of solid-state electronics and apply this knowledge by working with electronic and electrical diagrams and sketches in the installation of communications equipment.
Must have a valid FCC General Radio Telephone Operator's license and current knowledge of FCC rules, regulations and practices as pertaining to federally licensed systems used by the Company. Also, recommends the purchase of materials and equipment and the establishment of spare parts' requirements.
Operates company motor vehicles and/or equipment necessary to perform job duties. Performs other comparable duties, as well as, coordinates activities with other departments or sections.
Must be able to perform the duties outlined above in shop or outside field conditions from a ladder or aerial lift device. Must be able to work in aerial lift device as required to maintain or install communications equipment.
Qualifications
APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING:
Performs arithmetic or algebraic and geometric procedures in standard practical applications.
In addition, a TWO YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING IS REQUIRED.
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS A VALID FCC GENERAL RADIO TELEPHONE OPERATOR LICENSE.
EXPERIENCE:
More and 6 years in this or related work.
NOTE:
Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts and FCC License with application and pass a Company driver's test. In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements.
Pass Field Assessment
More Information
Pay Rate: $56.09 per hour
Location:Brooklyn Greenpoint
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
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