Radio Engineer 1

Minnesota DOT; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays per year

Vacation days (up to 29)

Sick time (13 days)

Defined pension plan

Paid life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

MnDOT is seeking a technically skilled technician to monitor and maintain the ARMER radio system at the ROC in the Minneapolis area. You will work in a rotating shift pattern, starting on days and moving to 24/7 coverage after training, including weekends and nights with a shift differential.

The role requires FCC Radio Telephone License or APCO/NABER certification (or within six months), a valid Class D driver’s license, and 2+ years of experience supporting large-scale radio systems.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of advanced technical working experience with regional or large-scale radio communications systems.
• Knowledge of radio communication procedures and ability to operate communication equipment and peripheral equipment.
• Knowledge and application of record keeping requirements and ability to keep records and complete reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ARMER radio system and track faults, alarms, and anomalies.
• Develop implementation plans for updates and maintenance of existing systems and expansion of new integrated systems.
• Provide testing and evaluation services to state agencies and partner organizations.

Skills

Radio communications

Technical maintenance

Documentation & reporting

System monitoring

Tools

Radio equipment operation

Job description

This position will participate in various shift rotations for monitoring of the ARMER radio system at the Radio Operations Center (ROC). To track and identify system faults, alarms, and anomalies using various software applications and computer terminals for repair and maintenance oversite to the 800Mhz public safety ARMER radio system. To develop implementation plans/processes for updates and maintenance of existing systems and expansion of new integrated systems. This position also provides technical expertise in testing and evaluation services to State of Minnesota agencies, statewide area ARMER system partner agencies and other contracted agencies.

Shift work/weekend work shall apply. This position will be located out of the Metro Roseville office. The person will start working the day shift until he/she is trained in. Once trained in, the position will start the 24/7 operation shift work/weekend work/rotating.

We work a six-week rotation with four weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights. Shift differential applies for night work.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• FCC Radio Telephone License or be an APCO/NABER certified technician is required or obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.

AND

• Valid Class “D” driver’s license.

AND

• Two or more years of recent advanced technical working experience (within the last four years) supporting a regional or large-scale radio communications system with responsibility for installation, repair, and implementation of a variety of radio communications equipment.
• Knowledge of radio communication procedures and ability to operate communication equipment and peripheral equipment. (i.e., telephone, two-way radio, and computer).
• Knowledge and application of record keeping requirements and ability to keep records and complete reports.

NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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