Senior Technical Operations Technician 2026-01521

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation seeks a Telecom Senior Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming to install, repair, and maintain public safety radio systems in vehicles and facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, testing, programming, and systems integration with broadband services, plus training users and supporting ITS components. On-call 24/7 with possible extended travel; FCC license and driver's license preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in Technical Operations.
• FCC Radiotelephone license or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and inspections of public safety telecom equipment.
• Serves as SME for Roadside Radio Operations, testing, programming, and setup.
• Trains users on advanced telecom equipment and interfaces with broadband services.
• Responds to outages; participates in 24/7 on-call rotation and emergency calls.

Skills

Public safety radio systems

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

FCC Radiotelephone license

Class A CDL

Job description

Open Until Filled

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

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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 you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
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Human Resource Contact: [phone] or [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and inspections of public safety agency telecommunications mobile radio systems and related electronic equipment in State owned vehicles, buildings, and mountaintop repeater sites.
• This position is the 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.
• Test fiber circuits connecting to the radio sites and connection of fiber endpoints
• Assists with Installation and integration of communications systems serving roadside Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) stations; provides ongoing maintenance.
• Serves as 24/7 "Subject to call Technician" and serves on a district emergency on-call rotation and responds to assist with outage repairs.
• Duties include high priority repairs based on outage reports and automated network performance monitoring capabilities; or equivalent. Tower climbing up to 200 feet, snowcat and ATV operations.
• Trains local radio system users in the operation of advanced telecommunications equipment.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to those with 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic devices or telecommunications systems or an Associate's Degree in Electronics.

** Agency requires the successful applicant to possess an FCC Radiotelephone Operator's license or equivalent certification.

**Agency requires the successful applicant to possess a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

• Effective written and verbal communication skills: prepare records, reports, correspondence and technical drawings, clearly 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 communication system with computer and electronic devices, transmission media, tower structures, vehicle electrical system and building/facility services.
• Knowledge or electronic theory, FCC rules & regulations, and the 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

Education & ExperienceSubstitution

3-5years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
• * Must successfully complete background check.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• May work in extreme weather and involve 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 & 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 * antenna work at levels up to 200 feet and on horizontal sidearms out to ten feet. Ability to safely pick up and carry 50-pound items.
• If selected for the position, the candidate must pass a pre-employment physical exam, administered by his/her physician at WYDOT's expense, to certify the candidate as physically capable of performing the tower work safely.
• Successful candidate should establish and/or maintain his/her primary residence within 30 miles of the Cheyenne WYDOT shop to facilitate prompt response to mission-critical public safety communications systems outages.
• Ability to effectively manage own time and work with limited supervision for extended periods, and to 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. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Individuals 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 have the ability to obtain a certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
• Must have the ability to obtain a certificate of course completion in Defensive Driving.
• Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have the ability to obtain a flagger certification.
• Individuals must have the ability to work alone and unsupervised.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

045-Department of Transportation - Chief Engineer - Emergency Communications

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

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