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# Field System Installer

- **Company:** UNITED RADIO, INC.
- **Location:** East Syracuse, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Data Cabling, Microsoft Office, Coax, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ce55f7307fbdadfe

## About the Role

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent military experience.
 * 3 years' electronic / mechanical / construction experience.
 * Project Lead with 3-5 years' experience the installation of Communications and Technical Electronics and IT infrastructure equipment

Required Skills/Abilities

 * Provide Professional Technical and Safety Training to the installation team
 * Certified ETA Communications Site Installer (R56)
 * Expert use of hand and power tools
 * Advanced use of computer applications and with basic IT Infrastructure setup
 * Follow best practices appropriate to the work environment and customer needs
 * OSHA 10 hour certified
 * Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required. Per Diem Provided When Traveling
 * Ability to understand basic wiring diagrams and basic DC circuit theory preferred.
 * Experience installing cable, related support devices, and terminating coaxial cable preferred.
 * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
 * Basic understanding of mathematical concepts.
 * Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
 * Ability and desire to learn new skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work at heights

 * Valid driver's license with a clean record

## Description

As a Field System Installer you will be responsible for customer installations and maintenance of electronic and communications equipment in buildings, radio communications tower sites, and critical use vehicles, * Understand installation plans for communications and electrical systems by reading drawings, schematics, blueprints, and other visual aids to determine where and how to install each component of the system.

 * Troubleshoot and diagnose problems by running diagnostic tests to determine whether there is an issue with the wiring or a part, or needs replacement.
 * Participate and be part of the commissioning and testing team for installation projects.
 * Physical installation of data cabling and associated mounting Infrastructure
 * Build out closets to include racking equipment or installing ladder racks, ladder trays or J-Hooks for running cable.
 * Maintain and update customer information, repair logs, inventory, parts and material and similar records by using basic computer skills.
 * Support commissioning of communications and low voltage systems
 * Perform site walks to determine installation requirements to leverage in customer proposals
 * Recommend appropriate equipment and hardware that meets customer requirements
 * Data cabling (CAT 5/6, Coaxial, Fiber, Support Devices, etc.)
 * Proficient in distributed antenna system (DAS) installation
 * Installation and/or repair experience in either two-way radio, CCTV, security alarms, RF signal distribution, broadband, and low voltage systems


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