Telecommunications Tech Trainee

TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

$70,803.20-$83,678.40 Yearly

The Telecommunications Technician Trainee is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the telecommunications field, while providing support to Alameda County and the greater community. Come work with us, at the award-winning Alameda County IT Department!

DESCRIPTION & DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is a trainee class for the journey-level Telecommunications Technician. Incumbents receive on-the-job training in the repair and installation of high frequency fixed and mobile radio and electronic communications equipment. The Telecommunications Technician Trainee differs from the next higher-level class of Telecommunications Technician in that the latter is a full journey-level class responsible for maintaining, installing, and constructing a variety of communications and microwave equipment and systems throughout the County.

The Telecommunications Technician Trainee must obtain a General Radio Telephone Operator’s License before the completion of six months on the job; and after one year is expected to advance to the journey-level class.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Assists skilled technicians in the installation and maintenance of base and mobile radio transmitters and receivers, microwave equipment, radio dispatch consoles, logging recorders and audio paging systems.

2. Installs and removes mobile radios, control stations, telephones and portable radios.

3. Repairs, maintains, and services less complex telecommunication equipment, such as mobile units and public address systems.

4. Replaces, repairs, and services remote amplifiers, remote control apparatus, speakers, intercoms, public address systems, alarm systems, video cameras and monitors and other electronic equipment.

5. Maintains logs and records of repairs and service performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Education: Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited electronic training program.

Or II

The equivalent of six months of recent, full-time experience in electronic maintenance, testing and repair work of Frequency Modulation (FM) radio.

Physical Requirements

Physical ability and willingness to climb poles and towers to maintain audio, transmission, antenna and power lines; ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

License Requirement

1. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

2. General Radio Telephone Operator’s License within six months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• The basic theory of radio communications and electronics.

• Techniques, methods and procedures in the maintenance of

electronic equipment.

• Test equipment and tools used in electronic repair;

• Safety rules and procedures applicable to the

electrical/electronic industry.

Skill in:

• Detecting and repairing defects in radio receivers, sirens,

intercoms, and related electronic equipment.

• Operating related test equipment.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret simple electronic drawings and schematics.

• Learn and develop within one year the knowledge and skills

required for the journey-level class.

BENEFITS

County Defined Benefit Pension Plan, twelve (12) paid holidays a year + initial accrual rate of ten (10) vacation days annually (increases over time) + four (4) floating holidays/year + accrual of thirteen (13) sick days/year.  Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ FSA/ Transportation cafeteria benefit selection options, and much more!

WORK ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification documents upon hire.  Alameda County does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B) and an offer of employment shall not be construed as including said sponsorship presently or in the future.  No vendor resumes at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of inclusion in protected classes or other non-merit factors as defined under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.