INSTALL TECH APPRENTICE

General Position Summary:

Install mobile, fixed radio and wireless communications equipment in the field or shop according to manufacturer and company guidelines. Maintain positive customer relations.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Perform installations of mobile and fixed wireless communications equipment by assembling and bolting equipment onto support structure.
• Climb towers (if certified) and install cable and antenna consistent with project requirements and according to R56 installation and safety standards. May also deconstruct installation sites as required.
• Inventory and assemble parts prior to installation work to ensure correct parts available on truck.
• Assist with optimization of equipment following installation to ensure it functions properly.
• Complete job tickets and time sheets to record installation work.
• Must be able to travel, this may be local, daily travel or overnight travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Skills:

• Knowledge of basic electrical wiring.
• Mechanical ability to operate basic handtools and power tools, and use basic electronic equipment (voltmeter, wattmeter, and soldering iron).
• Knowledge of basic electrical wiring, R56 grounding standards, tower certification, radio testing methods, basic equipment testing, and using service monitor and radio programming software.
• Strong knowledge of installation procedures for alarms, wigwags, sirens, light bars, relays, and disguised radio installs.
• Good oral communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

Some higher education or vocational training specializing in electronics plus 6-12 months related experience installing mobile and fixed communications equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• **Clean Driving Record is required ** (Major infractions are a disqualifier. ex: DUI, any drug motor vehicle offence, hit & run, reckless driving infractions, driving while suspended, passing a stopped school bus, involvement in a fatal accident, or 3 or more minor infractions within 3-year period)