Senior Radio DAS Technician

Day-Wireless-1; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Day-Wireless-1 in Portland, OR is seeking a seasoned radio systems technician to perform system troubleshooting and DAS/BDA design for wireless networks. The candidate should have 5+ years hands-on installation experience in radio and communications systems.

Responsibilities include repair, installation, maintenance of base systems, repeaters, antennas, and power systems; training junior technicians and leading the DAS team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics/wireless repair.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience in electronic communications repair.
• FCC license not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and provide technical support for radio and DAS/BDA systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair base systems, repeaters, antennas, and power systems.
• Train junior technicians and lead the DAS team.

Skills

Hands-on installation

Radio theory

Diagnostics

RF Theory

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in electronics or wireless system repair

Tools

Test equipment

Service monitors/analyzers

Watt meters

Hand tools

Battery backup systems knowledge

Job description

Summary: Performs system troubleshooting and BDA/DAS system design for radio and wireless communications systems by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Hands-on installation experience (5+ years) in the radio and communication area and have extensive knowledge/understanding of two-way radio theory and communications systems.
• The ability to program, troubleshoot and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex radio systems.
• Know how to use industry standard test equipment including service monitors/analyzers, watt meters, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, and basic networking skills.
• Computer operations including Microsoft Office suite and specialized radio programming software.
• A strong background with RF Theory.
• Ability to read blues prints & drawings.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Train junior technicians and provide leadership to team.
• Other responsibilities may apply.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervising and scheduling the DAS team.

Education:

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or vocational school in electronics & wireless system repair; plus, one to two years related work experience in electronic communications repair; or equivalent combination of education & experience.

Certifications:

• An FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, CET (ETA), or equivalent industry certification is not required, but preferred.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and able to pass background check.