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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 919-2704
RADIO TECHNICIAN I
BOCO JOINT COMM RADIO OPS

POSTED: 03/14/25

Responsibilities:

Maintenance and repair of two-way radio system (VHF/UHF/800MHZ) base station transmitters, receivers, and related linking systems, including microwave, Wi-Fi, networking, and telephony.

Status: 

Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: 

Primarily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with some on-call

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications: 

High school diploma or GED. Valid General Radiotelephone Operator License, or working knowledge of networking, or an amateur radio license, or Associate's degree in related electronics field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license. Availability for after-hours response in support of the radio system, or other emergencies, as required. Must have a clear criminal background; must meet minimum qualifications set forth by FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy; and must pass a background investigation.

Preferred Skills: 

A Technician class amateur radio license and technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in electronics from an accredited technical school or college.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: 

$20.92 - $24.53 per hour

Deadline for Application: 

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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer