Senior Radio DAS Technician

Day Wireless Systems; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Wireless Systems in Portland, OR is seeking a field technician to support radio and wireless system design, installation, and maintenance. You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and system commissioning across Low Band, VHF/UHF, and microwave networks.

Requirements include 5+ years of hands-on installation experience in radio and communications, familiarity with test equipment, and a strong RF theory background.

Qualifications

• Hands-on installation experience in radio and communications equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing radio systems.
• RF theory knowledge and ability to read schematics/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair and provide technical support for Low Band, VHF/UHF, and 800/900 MHz systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair base systems, repeaters, and antenna systems.
• Diagnose and repair PA systems, BDA/DAS systems, and other components.
• Train junior technicians and lead the team.

Skills

Hands-on installation

Radio systems knowledge

Programming & troubleshooting

RF theory

Read blueprints

Test equipment operation

Education

Associate degree in electronics & wireless system repair

Tools

Service monitors

Watt meters

Hand tools

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.