Field Radio & Wireless Systems Engineer

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem is seeking a Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) to install, maintain and repair two-way radio and microwave networks across the service area. You will support agency communications and coordinate with Oregon State Police and other agencies.

Four years of wireless experience or an equivalent combination of education and IT/computer science are required; travel and tower work are involved with on-site training and safety procedures emphasized.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of wireless communications or information systems experience in wireless systems.
• OR An associate’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field; AND two (2) years of information systems experience in wireless (i.e., two-way radio, microwave) systems.
• OR A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate situations and resolve questions or customer inquiries.
• Install, test, replace or repair a variety of cable types.
• Review customer’s operational needs and requests.
• Identify, prepare and provide on-site training for customers.
• Manage and coordinate the installation of mobile radio equipment.
• Identify, diagnose, track and report problems and determine repair or replacement priorities.
• Contact multiple equipment vendors to obtain technical information and request repair or upgrades.
• Maintain systems and equipment to ensure peak operating condition.
• Operate a Sno-Cat or UTV in inclement weather or rough conditions to gain access to remote locations to repair, install and provide emergency restoration of equipment or systems.
• Climb and work on towers and antenna structures up to 180 feet above ground and work with high voltages.
• Considerable region-wide or statewide travel in all weather conditions and time of day required.
• Move or lift heavy objects excess of 70 pounds following safety procedures.

Skills

Radio maintenance

Radio dispatch systems

Teamwork

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Associate's degree in CS or IT or related field

Vocational IT program (2 years)

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem is seeking a Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) to install, maintain and repair two-way radio and microwave networks across the service area. You will support agency communications and coordinate with Oregon State Police and other agencies.

Four years of wireless experience or an equivalent combination of education and IT/computer science are required; travel and tower work are involved with on-site training and safety procedures emphasized.