Operator/Maintenance Worker

Company: Army National Guard
Location: Annville
Posted on: April 30, 2024

Job Description:

Communication is a vital part of the military's ability to run successful missions. It's the role of the Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainers to ensure the lines of communication are always open, by installing, operating, and maintaining strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communications.
Duties of the Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer include: transmitting, receiving, and logging messages according to military procedures; operating telephone switchboards; installing, maintaining, and operating communications equipment; and monitoring and responding to emergency calls.
Advanced Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainers provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers; Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
--- Maintenance of satellite communications equipment and associated devices
--- Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports
Use of various types of communication equipment
--- Maintenance and care of communications equipment
Interest in communications equipment and satellite systems
--- In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
Job training for a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.
Paid training
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Retirement benefits for part-time service
- Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change


Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Technology and Networking
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 installer operator maintenance maintainer digital electronic electronics transmitter transmit informaiton systems engineering support integrated telecommunications network SCE satellite communicaitons

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