Beacon Technologies is seeking a Telecommunications Technician III for our client partner. This position will work closely with the Radio Program staff. The staff consists of Radio Specialist, Radio System Administrator, Inventory Specialist, Tower Specialist, and Frequency Coordinator. This team works to provide radio support across the State Forests, State Parks, Natural Heritage Conservation, Wildlife, and other Forestry programs. The Radio Program supports these divisions with radio support for fire suppression, prescribed burning, special events, administrative business, and public safety needs. This program coordinates with the WI State Patrol BNEDI technicians for some backbone maintenance needs. Our client maintains three repeater systems Networked (statewide system primarily supporting wildfire needs), Brown (typically supports State Forest and State Park needs), and Golf (supports Wildfire operations). Our client supports approximately 150 repeaters across 120 radio sites. The department maintains and supports approximately 2000 handheld and mobile radios.

Additional details: Preferred position locations: Green Bay, Black River Falls, Tomahawk, WI. Flexible to accommodate the right fit. Candidates must be current WI residents or willing to relocate prior to starting the role.

Top Required Skills (3-4) & Years of Experience:

• Knowledge of conventional VHF Radio System operability (2+ years)
• Technical competency with electronic equipment. (2+ years)
• Experience with vehicle and office electronics installation. (2+ years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. (2+ years)
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment. (2+ years)

Nice to Have Skills (2-3):

• Proficiency with radio test equipment (service monitors, antenna analyzers, etc.).
• Proficiency with radio programming.
• Experience with cabling and network attached equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting radio equipment.
  
  

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.