Radio DAS Technician

Day Wireless Systems; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Management Corporation seeks a Radio DAS Technician to troubleshoot and design BDA/DAS systems for radio and wireless communications. You will program, diagnose, and repair diverse radio systems, install dispatch consoles, and maintain antennas, microwave, and power backup equipment.

The role requires an AA or equivalent in electronics/wireless repair, 3 years of related experience, knowledge of base stations and networking, and proficiency with radio programming software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree in electronics and wireless system repair or equivalent.
• 3 years of related work experience in electronic communications repair or equivalent.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, duplexers, and basic networking skills.
• Proficiency in computer operations, including Microsoft Office and specialized radio programming software.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and diagnose radio systems.
• Use industry-standard test equipment for diagnostics and testing.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Repair and document Low Band, VHF/UHF, and 800/900 MHz systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair base systems, repeaters, antennas, microwave, battery backup, and solar power.
• Install and maintain dispatch console equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PA, BDA/DAS systems and other electronics.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Radio systems

Reading blueprints

Technical documentation

MS Office

Radio programming software

Education

Associate degree in electronics and wireless system repair

Tools

Test equipment

Radio programming software

Networking basics

Job description

Position Overview

The Radio DAS Technician plays a pivotal role in troubleshooting and designing BDA/DAS systems for radio and wireless communication solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Programming, troubleshooting, and conducting system diagnostics for both simple and complex radio systems.
• Utilizing industry‑standard test equipment, including service monitors/analyzers, watt meters, and various hand tools.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Repair and provide technical support and documentation for Low Band, VHF/UHF, and 800/900 MHz analog and digital systems, mobile and portable subscriber equipment, simulcast, conventional, trunking, paging, telemetry, and microwave systems.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of base systems, repeaters, remote controls, multiplexers, antenna systems, microwave systems, battery backup systems, and solar power systems.
• Install and maintain dispatch console equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PA systems, BDA/DAS systems, and other electronic components.

Education and/or Experience

• An Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or vocational school in electronics and wireless system repair.
• 3 years of related work experience in electronic communications repair or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, duplexers, and basic networking skills.
• Proficiency in computer operations, including the Microsoft Office suite and specialized radio programming software.

Licenses, Certifications

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, CET (ETA), or equivalent industry certification preferred.
• A valid driver's license, a good driving record, and the ability to pass a background check are required.

Disclaimer

Day Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.