Field Technician, Reno

Job Title: Field Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Technician to join our team, focusing on field and test operations. This role requires flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time throughout Northern Nevada. You will be involved in a phase of testing emergency communications, working in pairs to test, drive, navigate, and monitor test equipment in various remote and urban locations. This position offers the opportunity to operate 4x4 company vehicles and use advanced test equipment to gather and upload data daily.Responsibilities Conduct testing of emergency communication systems across different areas, securing local lodging as needed. Operate 4x4 company vehicles in remote and urban settings, ensuring safe and efficient navigation according to software-driven maps and grids. Configure, use, observe, and collect data with provided test equipment, uploading this data daily.Collaborate with a partner to rotate roles in driving, navigating, and test monitoring. Drive specialty Jeep Trucks equipped with 16 radios connected to test devices and laptops. Support operational field testing of new radio systems, primarily for law enforcement applications. Essential Skills

Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Field service experience, ideally with P25 radio systems or other two-way radio systems. Basic electronics knowledge, including understanding of voltage, amps, and ohms. Basic to advanced computer skills and experience operating electronic test equipment.Additional Skills&Qualifications

RF radio experience, system, or portable/mobile servicing. Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) knowledge Experience with satellite communications a plus Experience with land mobile radios a plus Job Type&Location This is a Contract position based out of Reno, NV. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:• Medical, dental&vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life&AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Reno,NV. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close onJun 11, 2026.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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