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# Extra Help - IT Radio Communications Technician I

- **Company:** Tulare County, CA
- **Location:** Visalia, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $69,555.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Subsystems, Communication Devices
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b9388c6fb82edb5

## About the Role

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

 * Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by vocational or technical courses in the operation and maintenance of voice and data radio, and electronic communication equipment.

Experience:

 * Level I: Three years of experience in the installation and maintenance of VHF and UHF radio frequency communication equipment.

Knowledge of:

 * Landmobile communications equipment including mobile and portable units, base station, and microwave systems.
 * Electrical safety standards and FCC regulations.
 * Precision soldering techniques for miniature electronic circuitry.
 * Electronic theory including transistors, integrated circuits, and microprocessors.

Skill/Ability to:

 * Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
 * Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
 * Read and interpret electrical diagrams.
 * Use precision electronic test equipment to test and repair electronic communications systems.
 * Analyze equipment failures and determine specific electronic component malfunctions.
 * Follow oral and written instructions accurately; work tactfully and courteously with others.
 * Obtain competent climber certifications to climb towers.
 * Obtain certificate to operate mobile elevated work platform.

License or Certificate:

 * Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

## Description

* Install and remove communication equipment, component parts, electronic sub-system assemblies, communication cabling systems and antenna installations some of which may be located on 200ft communication towers or poles.
 * Bench and field test new and existing communications and electronic test equipment for accuracy, performance, reliability, and compliance with specifications and regulations.

 * Investigate complaints, repair and adjust all equipment in the field and workshop.
 * Diagnose and locate malfunctions and specific electronic component failure of communication systems and equipment, including operational failure of electrical generators and electronic cabling systems.
 * Upkeep and maintenance of radio repeater sites, weed and fire prevention clearing, pest control, general cleaning within building and solar panel cleaning., Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service