Top Benefits
About the role
Description About BearCom:
- Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
- 40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience
- Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, +More
- 75+ Branches Across North America
As a Rental Technician, you will program and tune communication equipment via Motorola and other manufacturers’ proprietary software and applications. Hands-on in-office training will be provided to the rental technician for all parts of our fleet. The Rental Technician supports the branch, assisting with the fulfillment of radio rental orders by building code plugs, configuring/programming radios and systems, cleaning, organizing, storing, delivering, installing, picking up, and testing of radio and associated accessories.
Responsibilities
- Work onsite at customer locations before, during, and after events to monitor and troubleshoot two-way radio systems.
- Build programming code plugs for two-way radios and equipment.
- Build, tune, and program two-way radio infrastructure.
- Perform basic networking of two-way radio infrastructure.
- Become proficient with programming software and third-party vendor applications.
- Perform troubleshooting and field repair/replacement of rental equipment as needed.
- Deploy scanner to determine usable frequencies for the necessary rental communications system.
- Performs intermodulation studies as needed for trunked repeater systems.
- Cleans, programs, assembles, and tests equipment for rentals.
- Assists in prepping, delivering, and picking up rental orders.
- Work in a team environment to provide a high level of support to rental personnel.
- Installs and tests radio infrastructure on-site before radio delivery date, ensuring proper coverage and operations PRIOR to subscriber delivery.
- Ensures rentals are delivered or shipped to meet customer-specified delivery dates and times.
- Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicles.
- Remains available to support deployed rental equipment/systems.
- Removes infrastructure when the rental event is over and the equipment is no longer used.
- Assists local branches and other area teams when needed.
- Responsible for following all policies and procedures established by BearCom.
- Helps with other projects as needed and performs any other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be technically adept and able to learn on the job.
- Must have proficient level computer skills.
- Having technical acumen in RF is preferred, but not required.
- Must have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Second language is a plus.
- Must be comfortable to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment could be in a shop, office, event/stadium venue, and petrochemical. The employee may be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Exposure to high pressure, chemicals, and shop traffic is a possibility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Benefits BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value on investing in developing our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.
You’ll Also Receive
- Highly Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Family, and EFAP
- Virtual Healthcare
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Time Off
- Company Matched RRSP Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Company Recognition Program
BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be technically adept and able to learn on the job.
- Must have proficient level computer skills.
- Having technical acumen in RF is preferred, but not required.
- Must have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Second language is a plus.
- Must be comfortable to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment could be in a shop, office, event/stadium venue, and petrochemical. The employee may be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Exposure to high pressure, chemicals, and shop traffic is a possibility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.
About BearCom Canada
BearCom designs and delivers high-performance wireless voice, video and data communication solutions that boost operating efficiency and increase safety. Whether you need a multi-point wireless network to connect your work teams, an integrated two-way radio system to add productivity across your facility, a bi-directional amplifier to enable communications between first responders, a video surveillance system to protect people and property, or any other wireless solution to improve team collaboration, BearCom can help.
For more than 40 years, BearCom has been serving leading airlines, manufacturing and petrochemical plants, distribution centres, hotels and resorts, construction firms, public safety agencies, schools, and more. In addition, our rentals team supports major sporting events, award shows, conventions, and fairs, as well as the largest music festivals in North America.
BearCom Canada was launched when many of the country’s leading Motorola Solutions and Kenwood two-way radio dealers joined the BearCom family. The following legacy companies form the core of BearCom’s Canadian operations and growth strategies: Vector Communications, Mobile Business Communications, Communications Group Red Deer, Spectrum Communications, and Turris Communications.
BearCom sells, rents, and services two-way radios, radio interoperability systems, IP video surveillance cameras, mesh broadband networks, point-to-point bridges, remote call boxes, WLAN systems, and more. Over 30,000 customers depend on BearCom to keep them connected... everywhere, all the time. When working with BearCom, you’re partnering with a wireless solutions provider who knows your sector, and provides the wireless voice, video, and data solutions you need to be successful.
Top Benefits
About the role
Description About BearCom:
- Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
- 40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience
- Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, +More
- 75+ Branches Across North America
As a Rental Technician, you will program and tune communication equipment via Motorola and other manufacturers’ proprietary software and applications. Hands-on in-office training will be provided to the rental technician for all parts of our fleet. The Rental Technician supports the branch, assisting with the fulfillment of radio rental orders by building code plugs, configuring/programming radios and systems, cleaning, organizing, storing, delivering, installing, picking up, and testing of radio and associated accessories.
Responsibilities
- Work onsite at customer locations before, during, and after events to monitor and troubleshoot two-way radio systems.
- Build programming code plugs for two-way radios and equipment.
- Build, tune, and program two-way radio infrastructure.
- Perform basic networking of two-way radio infrastructure.
- Become proficient with programming software and third-party vendor applications.
- Perform troubleshooting and field repair/replacement of rental equipment as needed.
- Deploy scanner to determine usable frequencies for the necessary rental communications system.
- Performs intermodulation studies as needed for trunked repeater systems.
- Cleans, programs, assembles, and tests equipment for rentals.
- Assists in prepping, delivering, and picking up rental orders.
- Work in a team environment to provide a high level of support to rental personnel.
- Installs and tests radio infrastructure on-site before radio delivery date, ensuring proper coverage and operations PRIOR to subscriber delivery.
- Ensures rentals are delivered or shipped to meet customer-specified delivery dates and times.
- Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicles.
- Remains available to support deployed rental equipment/systems.
- Removes infrastructure when the rental event is over and the equipment is no longer used.
- Assists local branches and other area teams when needed.
- Responsible for following all policies and procedures established by BearCom.
- Helps with other projects as needed and performs any other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be technically adept and able to learn on the job.
- Must have proficient level computer skills.
- Having technical acumen in RF is preferred, but not required.
- Must have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Second language is a plus.
- Must be comfortable to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment could be in a shop, office, event/stadium venue, and petrochemical. The employee may be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Exposure to high pressure, chemicals, and shop traffic is a possibility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Benefits BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value on investing in developing our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.
You’ll Also Receive
- Highly Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including Family, and EFAP
- Virtual Healthcare
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Time Off
- Company Matched RRSP Plan
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Company Recognition Program
BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be technically adept and able to learn on the job.
- Must have proficient level computer skills.
- Having technical acumen in RF is preferred, but not required.
- Must have ability to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned equipment problems and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
- Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Must be able to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety, and quality instructions.) Second language is a plus.
- Must be comfortable to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment could be in a shop, office, event/stadium venue, and petrochemical. The employee may be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside weather conditions and vibration. Exposure to high pressure, chemicals, and shop traffic is a possibility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle Record check.
About BearCom Canada
BearCom designs and delivers high-performance wireless voice, video and data communication solutions that boost operating efficiency and increase safety. Whether you need a multi-point wireless network to connect your work teams, an integrated two-way radio system to add productivity across your facility, a bi-directional amplifier to enable communications between first responders, a video surveillance system to protect people and property, or any other wireless solution to improve team collaboration, BearCom can help.
For more than 40 years, BearCom has been serving leading airlines, manufacturing and petrochemical plants, distribution centres, hotels and resorts, construction firms, public safety agencies, schools, and more. In addition, our rentals team supports major sporting events, award shows, conventions, and fairs, as well as the largest music festivals in North America.
BearCom Canada was launched when many of the country’s leading Motorola Solutions and Kenwood two-way radio dealers joined the BearCom family. The following legacy companies form the core of BearCom’s Canadian operations and growth strategies: Vector Communications, Mobile Business Communications, Communications Group Red Deer, Spectrum Communications, and Turris Communications.
BearCom sells, rents, and services two-way radios, radio interoperability systems, IP video surveillance cameras, mesh broadband networks, point-to-point bridges, remote call boxes, WLAN systems, and more. Over 30,000 customers depend on BearCom to keep them connected... everywhere, all the time. When working with BearCom, you’re partnering with a wireless solutions provider who knows your sector, and provides the wireless voice, video, and data solutions you need to be successful.