Metwide Communications is a professional ICT infrastructure and communications network provider specialising in converged business communications technology, end-to-end managed IT, web hosting and radio services.

Our commitment and dedication to our clients are only matched by our vigilance and devotion to the ever-changing information and communications market.

We are seeking a responsible and experienced Radio Communications Technician to join our dynamic and versatile installation and maintenance team supporting our radio and broadband systems.

Location: Granville NSW

Salary range: 60K Inc Super to 80K Inc Super

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
• Company Vehicle
• Company provided mobile phone
• Company provided Home internet
• Supportive team and continuous self-development opportunities
• Full time, permanent
• Monday to Friday 8 hours shifts
• Afterhours scheduled/on-call
• Weekend work as required

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installation of two-way radio systems, wiring, cabling, labelling
• Install and commission UHF, VHF, FM base stations
• Installation, maintenance and management of Fibre Optic Cables, Ethernet, Wireless links for multi-site systems
• Install, maintain and repair equipment on radio communications towers
• Install, maintain and repair two-way radio systems in 12/24V DC vehicles
• Software Configuration and programming of two-way radios, repeaters and base stations
• Perform line of sight surveys, installation and configuration of microwave links
• Use various PTP, PTMP antennas and active devices
• Fault finding, reporting and data entry into the integrated customer service ticketing system
• Perform testing of RF Systems VSWR, DTF, RL and PIM as required
• Installation, predictive and active surveys of Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 wireless access points
• Use Microsoft desktop applications to design, plan and report work carried out
• Travel interstate and work after hours to perform all the above work as required

Requirements:

• Diploma-level qualifications in Electronics and Communications or similar
• Minimum 4 years experience in similar role
• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• ACMA Open Registered Cabler
• Competent and Certified for working at heights and tower rescue
• Demonstrated DC power systems experience
• Hytera base stations equipment experience
• First Aid trained with relevant certificates
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
• Ability to work weekends and afterhours
• Proficient in English Language

Experiences and qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in implementing Wi-Fi networks
• Drawing network schematics using Visio or similar
• Experience in Fibre Optic and Copper cable OTDR testers
• Forklift, EWP licenses
• Manual Driver’s License
• Test and Tag Certificate