KEWS Communications Specialist

Job#: 1350373

Job Description:

Radio Communications Technician

Location: Covington, KY area

Length: 12-month contract – renewing indefinitely

Shift: Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 PM 

• On-call: 1 week/month OR 1 week every 5 weeks

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance & repairs of the Kentucky Emergency Warning System microwave radio network.
• Monitor network for faults & outages.
• Perform repairs, replacement, & calibration of microwave and RF equipment.
• Maintain tower site properties, to include general housekeeping as well as pesticide & herbicide application.
• Provided with an SUV or light truck with recovery gear, to be used while on duty.
• “On call” duties in response to network outages.
• Keep up with assigned tools & inventory.
• May me asked to work outdoors in harsh environments.
• Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Technical experience relating to communications equipment maintenance preferable.
• Electrical maintenance, industrial maintenance, other technical experience will be helpful.
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Associates degree, or higher, in a technology field preferable.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Radio frequency and/or microwave radio familiarity
• DC power system knowledge
• Capable of lifting 50lbs.

EEO Employer

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