Salary Range:$51,839.58 - $51,839.58 Works under the supervision of the Radio Maintenance Manager. Installs and removes Communication equipment for the City of Memphis Police, Fire, and local government. Installs radios, LED and strobe bar lights, and sirens on Police, Fire, and other types of City owned vehicles. Performs maintenance on such items as microphones, speakers, and other ancillary items used in two-way radios. Performs some light metal bending and drilling of light iron to forms brackets. Operates computer terminal. Assists Police Radio Technicians in more complex work as designated by management.
Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate a computer, hand tools, electric drills, drill presses, power hack saw, etc. Must be able to climb a safety ladder in servicing mobile antennae on cars and trucks. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects such as radio components weighing up to 50 lbs. and maneuver including stooping, bending, crawling, and reaching above head.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a radio shop environment including exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise, and heat. Must travel to work at fire houses, radio sites, equipment shelters, roofs of buildings, and equipment penthouses.
High School graduate or equivalent; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must have a valid driver’s license. Some course work in the field of two-way radio communications strongly preferred. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.
Salary Range:$51,839.58 - $51,839.58 Works under the supervision of the Radio Maintenance Manager. Installs and removes Communication equipment for the City of Memphis Police, Fire, and local government. Installs radios, LED and strobe bar lights, and sirens on Police, Fire, and other types of City owned vehicles. Performs maintenance on such items as microphones, speakers, and other ancillary items used in two-way radios. Performs some light metal bending and drilling of light iron to forms brackets. Operates computer terminal. Assists Police Radio Technicians in more complex work as designated by management. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate a computer, hand tools, electric drills, drill presses, power hack saw, etc. Must be able to climb a safety ladder in servicing mobile antennae on cars and trucks. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects such as radio components weighing up to 50 lbs. and maneuver including stooping, bending, crawling, and reaching above head. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a radio shop environment including exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise, and heat. Must travel to work at fire houses, radio sites, equipment shelters, roofs of buildings, and equipment penthouses. High School graduate or equivalent; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must have a valid driver’s license. Some course work in the field of two-way radio communications strongly preferred. All candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.
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