Land Mobile Radio (LMR) On-Site System Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6353167
Date Posted: 11/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Tobyhanna, PA
Salary: $38 - $45
Description
Go to end ⇓- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Land Mobile Radio infrastructure and subscriber radio equipment.
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for radio system operations, maintenance, and technical support.
- Respond to system failures within 10 minutes during normal working hours and within 2 hours during after-hours on-call assignments.
- Maintain and administer Motorola ASTRO 25 trunked radio systems.
- Manage ASTRO 25 user databases and dispatch console databases.
- Program subscriber radios and infrastructure, including radio IDs, talkgroups, features, and configuration templates.
- Diagnose radio communications problems and perform corrective maintenance.
- Maintain equipment inventories, radio inventories, configuration records, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate repairs, troubleshooting, and remote diagnostics with the equipment manufacturer's technical support center.
- Track technical service cases and provide weekly system status reports.
- Perform or support server, router, and switch backup activities.
- Maintain system security and follow applicable information assurance procedures.
- Support radio encryption and secure communications functions.
- Provide hands-on training to personnel using subscriber radios, dispatch consoles, and communications terminals.
- Maintain accurate service records and communicate system status, technical concerns, and maintenance activities.
- Follow established military installation safety, security, and operational requirements.
- Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of Land Mobile Radio maintenance and field support experience.
- Relevant military LMR or communications experience may satisfy the experience requirement.
- Security+ or Network+ certification.
- Hands-on experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 trunked radio systems.
- Hands-on experience with Project 25 (P25) radio communications systems.
- Strong knowledge of LMR infrastructure, subscriber radios, and associated communications equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing radio communications systems.
- Working knowledge of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption.
- Working knowledge of Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR).
- Experience with dispatch console systems and Motorola subscriber radios.
- Experience programming radio IDs, talkgroups, system features, and radio templates.
- Experience managing radio system user databases and dispatch console databases.
- Experience with fleet mapping and radio system configurations.
- Experience performing server, router, and switch backups.
- Understanding of Information Assurance practices for LMR systems.
- Familiarity with voice recording and playback systems.
- Familiarity with R56 grounding standards.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong database management and documentation skills.
- Ability to diagnose complex communications system failures and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to work independently as the primary on-site technical resource.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate equipment inventories, configuration records, and technical documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, system users, technical support personnel, and installation representatives.
- Ability to provide technical training on subscriber radios, dispatch consoles, and communications terminals.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to track service cases and prepare accurate weekly status reports.
- Strong commitment to system reliability, information security, and customer service.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
- Must satisfy applicable military installation security vetting requirements.
- Must be willing to complete required federal security training following hire, including Antiterrorism, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training.
- Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
- Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
- Ability to respond to system failures within 10 minutes during normal working hours.
- Ability to respond to after-hours system failures within 2 hours.
- Must reside within a reasonable distance of the installation to meet the required after-hours response time.
- Ability to maintain and support mission-critical communications systems.
- Ability to follow established security, information assurance, and operational procedures.
- Ability to work independently and manage daily system maintenance responsibilities.
- Ability to coordinate technical support and repairs with external support personnel.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation, equipment inventories, and service records.
- Ability to provide technical support and training to communications system users.
- Motorola factory training in ASTRO 25 Integrated Voice and Data System Overview.
- Motorola factory training in Radio Systems.
- Motorola factory training in 2025.HS Master Site.
- Motorola factory training in Managing Secure Communications.
- Previous experience working on a Department of Defense (DoD) installation.
- Previous experience supporting communications systems at a federal facility.
- Experience maintaining mission-critical public safety radio communications systems.
- Experience supporting military installation radio networks.
- Experience with Motorola ASTRO 25 system administration and advanced troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting secure radio communications and encryption management.
- Experience with P25 trunked radio system configuration and maintenance.
- Experience supporting dispatch consoles and communications control systems.
- Experience maintaining radio system network infrastructure.
- Experience with server, router, and switch configuration and backup procedures.
- Experience supporting radio communications systems for law enforcement, fire, and emergency response personnel.
- Military communications or electronics maintenance experience.
- U.S. Army 25-series communications experience, including 25L, 25U, 25Q, or 25S.
- U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician (IT) or Electronics Technician (ET) experience.
- U.S. Marine Corps 06xx communications experience.
- U.S. Air Force 1D7 radio or cyber transport experience.
- Experience troubleshooting tactical communications equipment.
- Experience providing technical support in secure or restricted-access environments.
- Experience training military or government personnel on communications equipment.




















