Radio DAS Technician

Day Wireless Systems; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Management Corporation seeks a skilled Radio DAS Technician to troubleshoot and design BDA/DAS systems for radio and wireless communications. You will program, diagnose, and support a range of radio systems, using meters and analyzers while reading blueprints for accurate installations.

Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of base systems, antennas, microwave, solar power, and dispatch equipment; plus diagnosing PA and DAS components to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics and wireless system repair is required.
• 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 radio programming software.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and diagnose radio systems; perform system diagnostics.
• Utilize industry-standard test equipment (service monitors/analyzers, watt meters, hand tools).
• Read blueprints and drawings to support installations and repairs.
• Repair and provide technical support for Low Band, VHF/UHF, and 800/900 MHz systems including paging and telemetry.
• Install, maintain, and repair base systems, repeaters, antennas, microwave and solar power systems.
• Install and maintain dispatch console equipment.
• Diagnose and repair PA systems, BDA/DAS systems and related components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System diagnostics

Blueprint reading

Radio programming knowledge

Education

Associate degree in electronics and wireless system repair

Tools

Service monitors/analyzers

Watt meters

Hand tools

Test equipment

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.