Job Description
Job Description
- This position is LOCAL to Fort McMurray, AB. You must live in Fort McMurray OR be willing to relocate
TRIDON OFFERS :
Competitive WagesCompany-Paid BenefitsRelocation Assistance ProvidedFREE Housing ProvidedCompany RRSP MatchingAdditional Paid Days Off for Years of ServiceOn the job trainingManufacturer Provided TrainingOpportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing companyPOSITION SUMMARY :
The Radio Technician is responsible to program, install, test, troubleshoot, and repair communications equipment at the repair centre and job site. Radio Technicians who are certified for tower work will also erect towers and install antennas and cabling at heights over 3 metres.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Testing by means of watt meter, multimeter, antenna diagnostics, DTF, basic service monitor use, modulation, channel bandwidths and signal levelsInstall wireless communications equipment in stationary and mobile applications including light, medium & heavy-duty vehicles and equipmentBasic RFReading and understanding of engineering drawings / documentsAdherence to all Safety policies and proceduresDemonstrate professionalism & acts as ambassador of TridonInstall, maintain, and repair SmartNet / SmartZone trunked radio systems, Conventional radio systems, MotoTRBO radio systems, TDM multiplexing equipment including T1 applications and wired / wireless LAN and WAN data networksProgram Conventional / MotoTRBO / Trunking mobile and portable radio equipmentInstall, maintain, and repair of broadband satellite systemsInstall, maintain, and tune antenna multi-coupler systems, duplexers and transmit combinersAccurately record time and materials on service orders for all assigned work using NetSuite operations and procedures pertaining to the Technical Services DepartmentComplete accurate Labour, Equipment and Material forms (LEM’s) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA’s)Complete required inspection sheets (Vehicle)Assist, guide, and mentor employees and / or traineesParticipate in travel, overtime, and on-call duties as requiredInstall and maintain antenna systems on towers to 500’ while complying with safety requirements, tower rigging, and fall arrest procedures (when certified tower climber)Basic TrunkingPMP / PtP programmingSite surveysAntenna diagnosticsAdvanced radio programmingNetwork cable testing, duplex operation, spectrum analysis, use of return loss bridgeIP BasicsMulticoupler / Combiner tuningBDA installing and troubleshootingLoss calculationsCable managementAdvanced diagnosticsBER, identify test set capabilitiesOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS :
2-year diploma in electronics or communications engineering technology or related field with 2 years of work experience / 4-year bachelor's degree in electronics combined with related work experienceBasic diagnostic and radio programmingAbility to use a multimeter to test various radio functionality parameters as well as a spectrum analyzerBasic point to point and point to multipoint microwave deployment and setup experienceExperience installing portable audio or radio equipment into all forms of light duty and heavy-duty vehiclesElectrical Wiring codes and best practicesKnowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment and design / fabrication techniquesRecreational trailer towing experience (fifth wheel or camper trailer).Experience working with Wireless networking switches and routersHands-on Tools & Test Equipment : Knowledge of hand and power tools, test equipment, and design / fabrication techniques.Asset
Experience working with Motorola and Kenwood portable radio equipmentExperience with large volume radio systems directly on client sitePrior experience working with Motorola, Kenwood, Icom or Harris Radios an assetTrailer towing and heaving construction or mine driving experience an assetPrior work experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, and or mining sectorOther Requirements
Full, valid, and current driver’s licenseClean 5-year driver’s abstractClear Criminal Background CheckSuccessful completion of a Pre-Access Drug & Alcohol test, with ongoing random testing as required by clientsABOUT US :
Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Service, Data, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their communication needs. We have been supplying communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.
WE ARE A :
MOTOROLA Platinum Service CentreKENWOOD Authorized DealerState of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair CentreCOR Certified Employer#INDHIGH