Radio & Wireless Systems Technician

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal pay assessment

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) in Salem to design, install, maintain, and repair wireless two-way radio and microwave networks. You will support communications for agencies including Oregon State Police and Fire services, with on-site maintenance and rapid response to incidents.

Responsibilities include evaluating issues, installing cables, coordinating mobile radio equipment, and providing on-site customer training.

Qualifications

• Four years of wireless communications or information systems experience (two-way radio, microwave).
• Associate degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Two years of information systems experience in wireless systems.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for all 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 on-site training for customers.
• Manage and coordinate installation of mobile radio equipment.
• Identify, diagnose, track and report problems and determine repair priorities.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for information, repairs or upgrades.
• Maintain systems and equipment to ensure peak operating condition.
• Travel region-wide or statewide; respond to emergencies.
• Move or lift heavy objects (>70 pounds) following safety procedures.

Skills

Wireless communications

Information systems

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS

Two-year vocational IT training

Bachelor's degree may substitute

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) in Salem to design, install, maintain, and repair wireless two-way radio and microwave networks. You will support communications for agencies including Oregon State Police and Fire services, with on-site maintenance and rapid response to incidents.

Responsibilities include evaluating issues, installing cables, coordinating mobile radio equipment, and providing on-site customer training.