Senior Technical Operations Technician

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Telecom Senior Technician located in Basin, 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.

This position offers:

• 2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!

Total compensation information and resources are available for review within the organization.

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.
• 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.
• Tests 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

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. Ideal candidates will have or be willing to obtain certifications in the following CPR/First Aid, FCC GROL, WYDOT Tier I & Tier II certified climber. Agency requires the successful applicant to possess a 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 of 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:

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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Or

Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years 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.

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work in adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold, heat, and hail.
• May work at heights of 200 feet and below.
• May work on a ladder.
• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Exposure to high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• May…