Two-Way Radio Service Technician

What Tridon Offers

• Competitive wages

• Company-paid benefits

• Relocation assistance

• Company RRSP matching

• Additional paid days off based on years of service

• On-the-job and manufacturer-provided training

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Position Summary

The Radio Technician installs, programs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs radio and wireless communication equipment at Tridon's repair centre and customer job sites. This hands-on role supports communication systems used in industrial, oil and gas, mining, and other industries.

Technicians with the appropriate qualifications may also perform tower work and install antennas and cabling at heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, and repair mobile and portable radio equipment.

• Troubleshoot radio systems, antennas, and communication equipment.

• Use test equipment such as multimeters, wattmeters, and spectrum analyzers.

• Install and maintain radio systems, antennas, cabling, and wireless networks.

• Assist with microwave, satellite, and other wireless communication systems.

• Read and follow technical drawings and installation documents.

• Complete service reports, time records, material forms, and safety documentation.

• Follow all company and customer safety policies and procedures.

• Travel to customer sites and participate in overtime and on-call rotations as required.

• Maintain a professional approach when working with customers and team members.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience installing, programming, troubleshooting, or repairing radio and communication equipment.

• Basic understanding of radio frequency (RF), radio systems, and wireless communications.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment.

• Experience with mobile radio installations in light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles is an asset.

• Basic knowledge of IP networking, wireless networks, and cable testing is an asset.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and follow installation procedures.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and participate in on-call duties as required.

Additional Assets

• Experience with Motorola, Kenwood, Icom, or Harris radio equipment.

• Experience programming conventional, trunked, or MotoTRBO radio systems.

• Knowledge of microwave point-to-point or point-to-multipoint systems.

• Experience with antennas, duplexers, combiners, multicouplers, or signal boosters.

• Experience in heavy industry, oil and gas, mining, or construction.

• Experience with trailer towing or operating vehicles in industrial environments.

• Tower work experience and applicable safety certifications.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.

• Acceptable five-year driver's abstract.

• Successful criminal background check.

• Successful completion of required client pre-access drug and alcohol testing, with ongoing testing where required by clients.

About Tridon Communications

Tridon Communications is a full-solution telecommunications systems integrator with CSA certification and APEGA licensing. Our Engineering, Service, Data, and Tower divisions work together to deliver customized communication solutions to our customers.

Since 1981, we have supported Alberta industry with communication products and services. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon, and Terrace, British Columbia.

We Are A:

• Motorola Platinum Service Centre

• Kenwood Authorized Dealer

• CSA-Certified Repair Centre

• COR-Certified Employer

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