Telecom Technician II
Austin, TX 
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The LCRA Telecom team is searching for a Land Mobile Radio Technician II! LCRA Telecom is dedicated to keeping LCRA and its customers connected. As a team, we lead and maintain one of the largest and most sophisticated private communications networks in Texas. LCRA provides critical communications services for a diverse customer base including utilities, transit systems, flood warning management, school districts, and public safety.

Telecom touches every part of LCRA's businesses including Transmission, Generation, Water, Parks, Wholesale Power, and Public Safety. We lead and maintain over 1,600 miles of fiber optic cable, 300 high capacity microwave hops, 50,000 square miles of radio system coverage, and sophisticated technologies such as Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), and a state-of-the-art 700/900 MHz Critical Communications radio system. Our mission is to improve the lives of Central Texas and our teams are dedicated to service with safety focus as top priority!

You will be trusted to:

  • Program, install and troubleshoot 2 way radio and dispatch equipment. Interpret schematics, drawings and technical manuals vital to install, repair and align 2 way radios to spec. Understand and troubleshoot 12vdc systems including relays, timers, switches, etc.
  • Have good understanding and accurate use of hand tools and power tools in performing repair and maintenance tasks. Good understanding of MS Office products and digital literacy.
  • Provide support and outstanding customer service to public safety and non-public safety customers, technicians, analysts and engineers. Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations in central Texas.
  • Assist senior level technicians in the evaluation of new products and services. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May direct work and schedules of other staff members which include but not limited to equipment installations. Provide on-call coverage as needed.

You qualify with:

  • Two or more years of experience in electronics and/or telecommunications maintenance, or other relevant experience.
  • A degree(s) in electronics technology, telecommunications technology or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
  • Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

  • Degree(s) in electronics technology, telecommunications technology, computer science or relevant field
  • Experience in analog, Project 25 conventional and trunked radio systems
  • Experience with installing, programming and troubleshooting Harris, Motorola, and\or other commercial LMR equipment and aftermarket vehicle electronics.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

 

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Job Summary
Company
LCRA
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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