Wireless Communications Systems Technician ; In-Training

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a skilled Wireless Communications Systems Technician 3 to provide technical expertise in wireless systems infrastructure, networking, and connectivity supporting the Eastern Region’s Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment and field offices across Whitman, Adams, Spokane, Lincoln, Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille counties. This role will resolve complex issues in IP-based LMR, microwave, and network systems;

perform inspection, maintenance, repair, and preventative care of wireless telecommunications equipment; and support reliable communications for highway operations through field‑based troubleshooting, emergency response, and collaboration with engineers and fellow technicians. A strong candidate will possess hands‑on experience with wireless and IP networking technologies, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills, knowledge of telecommunications and safety practices, the ability to work independently in field environments, and clear communication and teamwork skills.

This position will be required to perform hands‑on work while exposed to hazardous conditions or materials including field site, roadway, construction or right of way activity, warehouse, or manufacturing. This position will also perform manual labor and operate machinery or equipment.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Wireless Communications Systems Technician 3 will:

• Serve as a technical expert, applying expert‑level knowledge in wireless networking for WSDOT area offices and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices.
• Travel regularly between different locations throughout the Eastern Region; perform emergency repairs.
• Maintain enhanced IP communications systems.
• Install, configure, manage, maintain, and repair digital IP‑based microwave systems; manage and maintain Ethernet switches and routers.
• Create and maintain secure (IPsec) VLAN networks; install, configure, manage, maintain, and repair IP networking systems.
• Maintain inventory records, install, repair, and program IP‑based P25 700 MHz/800 MHz digital trunked repeaters, base stations, and control systems.
• Interface and coordinate with other regional staff to ensure the seamless statewide operations of the wireless P25 Land Mobile Radio system.
• Provide service for conventional radio control stations, base stations for other government entities.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with other agencies and partners.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a live inventory of coordinated IP lists and network programming parameters.
• Install, configure, and maintain legacy systems; install, configure, maintain, and assist in the development of interoperability solutions and equipment.

This is a Wireless Communications Systems Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in‑training” plan.

To be considered for this opportunity at the highest level, the following are required
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• Electronics & Communications Systems Expertise: Demonstrates applied competency maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic communications systems, including two‑way RF, microwave carrier, and IP‑based network systems.
• Technical Documentation Interpretation: Skills and experience accurately interpret and apply technical manuals, schematics, drawings,…