Television Technician (Transmitter Equipment)
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Job Location:
Birmingham, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 33064 - 61063
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Television Technician to assist in our transmitter equipment operations area. The current position opening is in Mobile County. APT operates 9 fiber-connected transmitter sites and 18 microwave sites with over 2200 miles of digital bidirectional microwave paths.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and repairing broadcast transmission equipment ensuring reliable signal delivery across APTs statewide network. They will work both independently and collaboratively to support technical operations respond to emergencies and contribute to the overall mission of public broadcasting in Alabama.
DUTIES:
- Operate maintain and repair electronic television production and broadcasting equipment.
- Collaborate with supervisor to develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule for assigned equipment.
- Respond promptly to emergency maintenance needs to restore broadcast signals.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues using test and monitoring tools ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Complete documentation such as requisitions and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Operate and maintain vehicles for travel to remote broadcast sites.
- Maintain site appearances during remote visits.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with coworkers partner agencies and viewers.
- Continuously improve technical skills related to equipment operation and maintenance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a junior college or a technical school with a two-year degree in electronic communications industrial electronics computer science or a closely related major OR a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining broadcast transmitter equipment. A valid drivers license is required.
SALARY RANGE: $33064.80 - $61063.20 (commensurate with experience)
BENEFITS
- Medical Dental Vision Cancer FSA
- Pension Plan
- Thirteen Paid Holidays
- Paid Annual and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
HOW TO APPLY:
This is a State of Alabama Merit System position
Class Code: 30661 Option: 145 Pay Grade: 6468.
Important: You must apply directly through the State of Alabama Personnel Department.
Use this link to go straight to the job posting:
You can submit your completed application in one of the following ways:
- Online via the link above
- In person at any Alabama Career Center Office
- By mail fax or email to:
State of Alabama Personnel Department
64 North Union Street
Montgomery AL 36130-4100
Phone:
Fax:
Deadline to apply: November 12 2025
Alabama Public Television is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- caterpillar
- Computer Operation
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
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