
Communication Systems Technician
Louisville, KYFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Mobile Communications America seeks an experienced Communication Systems Technician in Louisville to support its Voice division. The technician installs, repairs, programs, and upgrades communications equipment and provides technical support to mission-critical customers. The role includes on-call rotation and 24/7 support. A two-year degree and CET certification are preferred, as is P25 or MOTOTRBO experience.
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Full Time
Technical
Louisville, KY, US
MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Communication Systems Technician in Louisville, Kentucky, to support our fast-growing Voice (MSS) division.
MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
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Installing, programming, and maintaining complex communication equipment to get customers up and running. (Two-Way Radios, Land Mobile Radios, P25 Trunking Systems, MOTOTRBO, etc.)
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Fixing the system if things go wrong and bringing communications back online to public safety, hospitals, utilities, manufacturing, and other mission-critical customers.
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Designing and upgrading customer systems to the latest technologies and solutions.
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Assisting and collaborating well with the team, the Service Manager, and the customer.
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Demonstrating a willingness to learn and be mentored in new technology in communications and equipment.
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Completing assigned tickets properly and on time.
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Making minor modifications to electronic circuitry per customer request and/or deploying factory software/firmware updates.
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Serving in an on-call rotation and providing 24/7 technical support.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM:
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At least two (2) years of experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing mobile communications equipment. (Two-Way Radios, Land Mobile Radios, P25 Trunking Systems, MOTOTRBO, etc.)
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Team-focused with a passion to meet customer needs.
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Strong communication skills for end users and third parties.
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Resourceful technicians sometimes need assistance/guidance from others.
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Understanding of / willingness to learn two-way radio theory.
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Experience operating testing equipment like spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multimeters.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
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A valid driver’s license.
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Ability to pass a 7-year background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
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A two-year degree in Electronics, IT, or an applicable subject is preferred.
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P25 and/or MotoTRBO experience, preferred.
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CET certification, preferred.
YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.
DIRECT REPORTS:
No Direct Reports
WHO WE ARE
Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA) provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., MCA has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We are better together through the MCA Way: living our core values of Service First, Growth, Teamwork, and Safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. A component of our business that embodies the MCA advantage is our “Service First DNA” culture. Service is not just a motto for MCA, it is an integral part of who we are and goes beyond our customers to our employees, partners, shareholders, and communities.
NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Mobile Communications America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and is an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. At MCA, we are “better together.”
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,300 open Field Service Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$62–90K/yr114 salary ranges
- US median$27–36/hr606 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Field Service Technician jobs in Kentucky and 1,300 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- AGCO Corporation6 open
- Crown Equipment Corporation3 open
- Mobile Communications America (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Field Service Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (726 postings).
- Education
- 15 of the 1,300 open Field Service Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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