Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a hands-on
Field Service RF Technician to support the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of two-way radio communications systems throughout the St. Paul, MN area. This role focuses on maintaining mission-critical RF equipment including radios, repeaters, antennas, and power systems across public safety, government, utilities, transportation, and commercial communications environments. The ideal candidate is a true RF technician with experience diagnosing and repairing radio systems rather than purely performing IT, networking, or low-voltage work.
Work Environment:
Field-based role supporting customer telecommunications sites throughout the St. Paul region. This position requires regular travel to customer locations and hands-on troubleshooting of mission-critical radio communications systems.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio communications systems.
- Troubleshoot RF communications issues involving radios, antennas, repeaters, duplexers, power supplies, and related infrastructure.
- Program subscriber radios and modify codeplugs to support multi-channel, multi-zone, and trunked radio environments.
- Perform system testing, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs on customer communications systems.
- Configure and troubleshoot RF equipment to ensure reliable field performance.
- Support installation, upgrades, and migrations of radio communications equipment.
- Identify hardware failures, RF coverage issues, interference concerns, and equipment degradation.
- Document service activities, repair actions, and system configurations.
- Provide on-site customer support and technical assistance across multiple telecommunications sites.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience as an RF Technician, Radio Technician, or Field Service RF Technician.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing two-way radio systems, not solely IT, networking, telecom cabling, or low-voltage systems.
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including propagation, signal flow, antennas, repeaters, and radio communications equipment.
- Experience programming land mobile radio (LMR) systems and configuring subscriber radios.
- Experience creating and modifying codeplugs with:
- 12+ channel configurations
- Multiple zones
- Trunked radio systems
- Experience diagnosing issues with:
- Mobile radios
- Portable radios
- Repeaters
- Antennas
- Power supplies
- RF infrastructure equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently in field environments.
Preferred:
- Experience with Motorola, Kenwood, Harris, Tait, BK Technologies, or similar radio platforms.
- Background supporting public safety, utilities, transportation, government, or industrial communications systems.
- Experience with P25, trunking systems, and mission-critical communications environments.
- Familiarity with service monitors, spectrum analyzers, wattmeters, and RF diagnostic equipment.
Compensation:
- $65,000 - $74,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave
Application Period: Opens on 09/22/2025 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
