Senior Technical Operations Technician 2026

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for communities

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is looking for a full-time Telecom Senior Technician based in Cheyenne. This critical role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining telecommunications systems for public safety agencies. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Electronics and have at least 0-2 years of relevant experience.

The position provides comprehensive health benefits, flexible schedules, and other perks, all while ensuring effective communication and teamwork in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in telecommunications systems.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator's license or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains public safety agency telecommunications systems.
• Serves as SME for WYDOT Roadside Radio Operations.
• Participates in a district emergency on-call rotation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of telecommunications systems

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of electronics

Ability to work in extreme conditions

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

Computer software applications

Radio communication devices

Job description

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full‑time Telecom Senior Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is critical for the repair, installation, and maintenance of mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment and two‑way public safety radio communications systems, mobile broadband communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days of employment
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays after 6 months of employment
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans that help build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Essential Functions

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and inspects public safety agency telecommunications mobile radio systems and related electronic equipment in state‑owned vehicles, buildings, and mountaintop repeater sites.
• Serves as SME for WYDOT Roadside Radio Operations, testing, programming, maintenance, and setup.
• Uses computer software applications to troubleshoot and program telecom devices.
• Installs and maintains devices that interface to commercial broadband services.
• Installs and maintains CAT5e and CAT6 wiring and tests circuits.
• Tests fiber circuits connecting to radio sites and fiber endpoints.
• Assists with installation and integration of communications systems serving roadside ITS components and Highway Advisory Radio stations; provides ongoing maintenance.
• Serves as 24/7 subject‑to‑call technician and participates in a district emergency on‑call rotation, responding to outage repairs.
• Performs high‑priority repairs based on outage reports and automated network performance monitoring; tower climbing up to 200 feet, snowcat and ATV operations.
• Provides training to local radio system users in the operation of advanced telecommunications equipment.

Preferences

• 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic devices or telecommunications systems.
• Associate's Degree in Electronics.
• Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator's license or equivalent certification.
• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare records, reports, correspondence, and technical drawings, and explain technical issues to non‑technical persons.
• Broad knowledge of electricity, electronics, information technology, and telecommunications, including telephony, data communications, integration of voice and data systems with computers and electronic devices, transmission media, tower structures, vehicle electrical systems, and building/facility services.
• Knowledge of electronic theory, FCC rules & regulations, and critical thinking skills necessary to troubleshoot complex advanced electronic equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of radio operations, VHF and digital radio systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in Electronics.

Experience: 0‑2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Must successfully complete a background check.

Physical Working Conditions

• May work in extreme weather and involves heavy lifting.
• Works at heights of 200 feet and under.
• Subject to call‑out for outage repairs 24/7 to any location in the state; travel to remote and difficult‑to‑access communication sites by special‑purpose vehicle and/or on foot, snowshoes, skis, or other means.
• Ability to safely and confidently perform tower and antenna work up to 200 feet.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical exam administered by a physician to certify capability of tower work.
• Successful candidate should establish primary residence within 30 miles of the Cheyenne WYDOT shop.
• Ability to manage own time and work with limited supervision for extended periods and make reasoned decisions when confronted with unusual circumstances.

Notes

• FLSA: Non‑Exempt.
• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays; compliance is required and failure may result in disciplinary action.
• Must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Must be able to obtain certifications to operate specified equipment, defensive driving, First Aid/CPR, and flagger as directed by WYDOT.
• Must be able to work alone and unsupervised.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
• E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify, an Internet‑based system, to confirm eligibility of newly hired employees to work in the United States.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.