Senior Technical Operations Technician

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Telecom Senior Technician in Cheyenne Wyoming. This critical position involves repairing installing and maintaining mobile and stationary radio equipment two-way public safety radio communications systems and mobile broadband communications.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting maintaining and replacing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems Connected Vehicles (CV) technology radios radars cameras emergency lighting and siren systems. The technician will collaborate with Emergency Communications planners and system users to provide exceptional customer service and ensure the integrity of their communication systems.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance after 90 days of employment
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays after 6 months of employment.
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Performs installation troubleshooting repair maintenance and inspections of public safety agency telecommunications mobile radio systems and related electronic equipment in State owned vehicles buildings and mountaintop repeater sites.
Uses computer software applications to troubleshoot and program telecom devices.
Installs and maintains devices that interface to commercial broadband services.
Installs and maintains CAT5e and CAT6 wiring and tests circuits.
Test fiber circuits connecting to the radio sites and connection of fiber endpoints
Assists with Installation and integration of communications systems serving roadside Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations; provides ongoing maintenance.
Duties include high priority repairs based on outage reports and automated network performance monitoring capabilities; or equivalent. Tower climbing up to 200 feet snowcat and ATV operations.
Trains local radio system users in the operation of advanced telecommunications equipment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to those with 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic devices or telecommunications systems or an Associates Degree in Electronics.

** Agency requires the successful applicant to possess an FCC Radiotelephone Operators license or equivalent certification.

**Agency requires the successful applicant to possess a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

Effective written and verbal communication skills: prepare records reports correspondence and technical drawings clearly explain technical issues to non-technical persons.
Broad knowledge of electricity electronics information technology and telecommunications: including telephony data communications integration of voice and data communication system with computer and electronic devices transmission media tower structures vehicle electrical system and building/facility services.
Knowledge or electronic theory FCC rules & regulations and the critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot complex advanced electronic equipment and systems.
Ability to use specialized voice and data telecommunication test systems and equipment analyze performance results interpret/use specification sheets and technical diagrams/manuals
Ability to use a wide range of basic hand and power tools in all work settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Associates Degree in Electronics.

Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Wyoming Drivers License.

* Must successfully complete background check.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work in extreme weather and involve heavy lifting
Works at heights of 200 feet and under.
Subject to call-out for outage repairs 24/7 to any location in the State. Travel to remote & difficult-to-access communication sites by special-purpose vehicle and/or on foot snowshoes skis or other means.
Ability to safely and confidently perform tower * antenna work at levels up to 200 feet and on horizontal sidearms out to ten feet. Ability to safely pick up and carry 50-pound items
If selected for the position the candidate must pass a pre-employment physical exam administered by his/her physician at WYDOTs expense to certify the candidate as physically capable of performing the tower work safely.
Successful candidate should establish and/or maintain his/her primary residence within 30 miles of the Cheyenne WYDOT shop to facilitate prompt response to mission-critical public safety communications systems outages.
Ability to effectively manage own time and work with limited supervision for extended periods and to make reasoned decisions when confronted with unusual circumstances.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Candidates must pass a background/reference check; successful applicants will be required to have a fingerprint check through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigations.
Employee Relocation of Moving Expense Plan is not authorized for this position.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - Chief Engineer - Emergency Communications

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Telecom Senior Technician in Cheyenne Wyoming. This critical position involves repairing installing and maintaining mobile and stationary radio equipment two-way pub...