Senior Technical Operations Technician

Position: Senior Technical Operations Technician 2026-01521
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 position is critical for telecommunication system repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way public safety radio communications system, mobile broadband communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles.

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

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:  or amy.vigil1

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.

* This position is the SME for WYDOT Roadside Radio Operations, testing, programming, maintenance and setup.

* 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.

* Serves as 24/7 "Subject to call Technician" and serves on a district emergency on-call rotation and responds to assist with outage repairs.

* 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 Associate's Degree in Electronics.

Agency requires the successful applicant to possess an FCC Radiotelephone Operator's license or equivalent certification.

Agency requires the successful applicant to possess a valid driver's 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.

* Knowledge of radio operations, VHF and digital radio systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's 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 & Experience Substitution:

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 Class A Commercial Driver's 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…