Overview
Land Mobile Radio Technician (GAFB-2026-25910):
Bowhead seeks to network witha Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Telecommunications Technician for an upcoming proposal effort to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Giant Voice, and associated telecommunications systems. The technician will install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair LMR equipment, antennas, RF components, backhaul equipment, Giant Voice equipment, speakers, control systems, and associated communications infrastructure.
The position will also support the broader telecommunications team as needed, including inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, copper and fiber optic cabling, and telephone installations, adds, moves, changes, and basic troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have strong LMR and RF communications experience with the versatility to support multiple telecommunications systems in an enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Install, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and associated equipment.
Maintain and troubleshoot LMR antennas, RF components, filters, feedlines, repeaters, base stations, and associated communications equipment.
Support LMR backhaul infrastructure and associated network and telecommunications devices used to interconnect radio systems.
Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair Giant Voice systems, including control equipment, amplifiers, speakers, sirens, and associated communications infrastructure.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and operational testing of LMR and Giant Voice systems to ensure system availability and proper operation.
Diagnose equipment failures, isolate faults, replace or repair defective components, and restore communications services.
Utilize appropriate electronic, RF, and telecommunications test equipment to troubleshoot and verify system performance.
Support inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure, including copper and fiber optic cabling, pathways, cross-connects, and associated equipment.
Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic telecommunications cabling as required.
Perform telephone installations, adds, moves, changes, and basic troubleshooting.
Assist other telecommunications technicians with voice, cabling, ISP/OSP, and related telecommunications requirements as workload and mission needs dictate.
Respond to service requests, system outages, and emergency communications requirements and perform necessary troubleshooting and restoration activities.
Maintain accurate equipment inventories, maintenance records, work orders, test results, and other required technical documentation.
Perform work in accordance with applicable safety, security, technical, and configuration management requirements.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate degree or technical training in Telecommunications, Electronics, Radio Frequency (RF) Communications, Information Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
Relevant military or industry technical training may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Years of experience
Three (3) or more years of experience supporting Land Mobile Radio (LMR), RF communications, Giant Voice, or similar telecommunications systems.
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing telecommunications and electronic communications equipment.
Experience with inside plant (ISP), outside plant (OSP), copper/fiber optic cabling, and telephone adds, moves, and changes preferred.
Required skills or certifications
Working knowledge of Land Mobile Radio (LMR), RF communications, antenna systems, and associated telecommunications equipment.
Ability to install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair LMR, Giant Voice, and associated communications systems.
Knowledge of antennas, feedlines, RF components, filters, repeaters, base stations, amplifiers, speakers, and related equipment.
Ability to use RF, electronic, and telecommunications test equipment to perform system testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of telecommunications cabling, including copper and fiber optic infrastructure.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, system drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
Basic knowledge of IP networking and network-connected telecommunications equipment.
Ability to perform telephone adds, moves, changes, and basic voice-service troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other telecommunications technicians to support mission requirements.
Ability to safely use ladders and work at heights when installing, inspecting, or maintaining antennas and Giant Voice equipment.
Valid state driver's license required.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Public Trust level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-25910
Category Telecommunications
Location : Location US-TX-Goodfellow AFB
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust (NAC)
Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)
Travel Requirement Less than 10%