ITS Communications Technician II - Radio & Networking Systems

Tennessee Department of Transportation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,744 - 68,328; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is seeking a full-time ITS Communications Technician – Level 2 for the Traffic Operations Division in Nashville, TN. This role involves maintaining mission-critical radio systems and ensuring effective interoperability for highway maintenance and incident management.

Qualified candidates will have coursework in communication equipment repair and years of relevant technical experience. The position demands both office and field work to support TDOT's communication needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of one year of coursework in communication equipment repair.
• Three years of full‑time communications technical work or computer networking experience.
• Higher education can replace experience up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain analog and digital radio communication systems.
• Troubleshoot system failures in LMR systems.
• Install various analog and digital radio communication systems.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Equipment Maintenance

Installation

Mathematics

Education

Completion of one year of coursework at a vocational or technical school in communication equipment repair

Tools

Personal Computer

Radio Equipment

Soldering Iron

Job description

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is seeking a full-time ITS Communications Technician – Level 2 for the Traffic Operations Division in Nashville, TN. This role involves maintaining mission-critical radio systems and ensuring effective interoperability for highway maintenance and incident management.

Qualified candidates will have coursework in communication equipment repair and years of relevant technical experience. The position demands both office and field work to support TDOT's communication needs.