Land Mobile Radio Technician

Career Guide

A Land Mobile Radio Technician installs, maintains, and repairs two way radio communication systems used by public safety teams, utilities, transportation providers, and large facilities. The role focuses on keeping voice and data radio networks reliable, secure, and compliant with regulations.

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Key Responsibilities

Install and configure mobile radios, portable radios, base stations, and repeaters
Program radios with required channels and settings
Test and troubleshoot signal issues, coverage problems, and audio quality problems
Perform preventive maintenance and replace failing components
Repair antennas, feed lines, connectors, and grounding systems
Maintain radio system records, service logs, and configuration files
Support dispatch and field users with issue triage and basic training
Coordinate with network teams and vendors during upgrades and outages
Conduct site visits for tower and rooftop equipment checks
Follow safety procedures for electrical work, heights, and confined areas

Top Skills for Success

Radio Frequency Fundamentals

Two Way Radio Programming

Troubleshooting

Electronics Repair

Antenna Installation

Cable Termination

Test Equipment Operation

Signal Testing

Documentation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Regulatory Awareness

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Land Mobile Radio Technician

Radio System Specialist

Field Service Lead

Radio System Administrator

Transition Opportunities

Radio Frequency Engineer

Public Safety Communications Specialist

Telecommunications Technician

Network Operations Technician

Technical Project Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Digital Trunked Radio SystemsEncryption Key ManagementRadio Network MonitoringCoverage MappingInternet Protocol NetworkingFiber BasicsTicketing SystemsTechnical Writing

Development SuggestionsBuild skills through vendor courses, supervised field installs, and hands on practice with test equipment. Strengthen documentation habits and learn basic networking to better support modern radio backhaul and monitoring tools.

Market Intelligence Report

Land Mobile Radio Technician is part of the Utilities Operations category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 45,000 to 60,000

Mid LevelUSD 60,000 to 80,000

Senior LevelUSD 80,000 to 110,000

Growth Trend

Stable to growing demand, driven by ongoing public safety modernization, utility reliability needs, and continued maintenance of existing radio fleets alongside newer broadband tools.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Motorola SolutionsL3HarrisTait CommunicationsBK TechnologiesJVCKENWOODAT and TVerizonCrown CastleAmerican TowerMasTec

Industry Sectors

Public SafetyLocal GovernmentState GovernmentFederal GovernmentUtilitiesTransportationOil and GasManufacturingMiningHealthcareEducationTelecommunications

Recommended Next Steps

Get an entry level radio programming and service certification from a major vendor

Practice structured troubleshooting using a repeatable checklist

Build a portfolio of work samples such as redacted service reports and before and after test results

Request ride alongs on tower and rooftop visits to gain site experience safely

Learn basic Internet Protocol networking and cabling standards

Create a simple maintenance plan template for repeaters and sites

Target roles with public safety agencies, utilities, and telecom contractors to broaden field exposure