Electronic Technician

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
• Successful completion of medical, physical fitness, psychological evaluations, and CVSA test
• Proficiency with general purpose test equipment including, but not limited to communications service monitor, spectrum analyzer, antenna and cable analyzer, and multi-meter
• Must have a current valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Must have successfully completed a two-year curriculum in electronics communication or electronics engineering from an accredited program or military school, or have equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of basic electronics and communication electronics is required. At least 2 years of P25 land mobile radio system experience is preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:

• Must meet department-established physical, cognitive, and psychological health standards
• Position requires heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) occasionally, and lifting (up to 50 pounds) frequently
• Low levels of exposure to hazardous materials and working conditions exist
• Most work is performed indoors with occasional jobs outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must have the ability to work in extreme temperatures and all types of weather conditions
• Will work prolonged periods requiring standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, or lifting
• Must have the dexterity to manipulate small parts in awkward positions such as under an automotive dashboard
• Candidate must have the ability to distinguish color-coded electronic wiring for connectivity and have the ability to read the fine print on connections and terminals
• Must have the ability to hear clearly enough to discern voice transmissions and distinguish signal quality of radio transmissions in a noisy environment. 

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