Systems Technician (LMR / RF Communications / IT Infrastructure) – Georgia

Gatesource Hr

Milledgeville, Georgia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Antenna, Cisco Network Systems, Command Line, Communication Systems, Driver's License, Electronics, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intellectual Property Analysis, Laptop PC, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Active Directory, Microwaves, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, On Call, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Secure/SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), Systems Administration/Management, T-1 / DS1, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Telnet, Test Equipment, Trend Analysis, VMWare, Willing to Travel, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Milledgeville, Georgia
POSTED
16 days ago
GateSource HR is working with a partner to find a Systems Technician to support and maintain specialized communication and IT systems. This role involves hands -on technical work, including installation, troubleshooting, and optimization of RF and digital radio systems, as well as IT infrastructure. The position requires a mix of fieldwork and technical analysis, with regular travel to customer sites and participation in a rotating on -call schedule.

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  • Provide technical support for communication systems and applications.

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  • Conduct preventive maintenance routines, document findings, and analyze performance trends.

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  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in software -driven electronics and communications infrastructure.

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  • Provision and optimize RF, microwave, and IT systems.

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  • Work across multiple platforms, including:

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  • Legacy analog radio systems

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  • P25 digital radio systems

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  • IT systems with VMware and Cisco networking

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  • Participate in a rotating on -call schedule (every 2–3 weeks), requiring availability at night and in remote areas. On -call duty includes overtime and additional pay.
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    Requirements<\/h3>
    • 3+ years of experience working with LMR / RF systems or IT systems.

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    • Associate’s degree in electronics preferred; equivalent 3–8 years of experience accepted instead of formal education.

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    • FCC General Radio Operator’s License (GROL) required within 180 days of hire.

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    • Familiarity with RF systems (transmitters, receivers, antenna networks, microwave) and/or IT systems (Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, TCP/IP).

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    • Experience gathering and reporting technical data (antenna readings, cable sweeps, channel alignments, IP traffic analysis, Wireshark, etc.).

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    • Skilled with diagnostic and test equipment: communications monitors, T1 test sets, antenna/network analyzers, laptops, Cisco and Linux command line tools, SSH/FTP/Telnet.

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    • Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to travel daily to various, including remote, customer sites.

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    • Overnight travel up to 15% and ability to lift at least 70 lbs. required.
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      Benefits<\/h3>
      • Annual Merit Raise opportunity.
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      • Annual Bonus Opportunity
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      • Medical & dental. 
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      • Life insurance. 
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      • 401K match 5%
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      • Tuition reimbursement program
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      • Excellent PTO policy
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