RF Telecommunications Technician I (Part‑Time)

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire through the Department of Transportation seeks a part-time Telecommunications Technician I to supervise and perform skilled work on NH DOT radio equipment across statewide facilities.

Ideal candidates have a background in radio engineering or telecommunications, with a valid driver's license and a 2.5-year combination of education/experience. The role includes site surveys, tower work, and coordination with agencies for system upgrades.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and work experience after high school.
• Education and experience must be in radio engineering, installation or maintenance, electronics, communications or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and telecommunications standards.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to tower work and electrical systems.
• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform installation, maintenance and repair of NH DOT radio transmitting/receiving equipment.
• Install mountain-top radio repeater stations; conduct site surveys, order materials, oversee tower installation, and test performance.
• Recalibrate and maintain mountain-top repeaters to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Operate test instruments (Bird Wattmeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators) to diagnose faults.
• Maintain inventories and track equipment locations across NH DOT radio assets.
• Develop and manage vehicle radio removal/installation schedules with NH DOT agencies.
• Contact Pamela Shore for talent profile or application assistance; contact Nicholas King for information.

Skills

Radio engineering

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Technical certificate in telecommunications

Job description

The State of New Hampshire through the Department of Transportation seeks a part-time Telecommunications Technician I to supervise and perform skilled work on NH DOT radio equipment across statewide facilities.

Ideal candidates have a background in radio engineering or telecommunications, with a valid driver's license and a 2.5-year combination of education/experience. The role includes site surveys, tower work, and coordination with agencies for system upgrades.