Senior Wireless Communications Technician

State of Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement programs

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Washington State Patrol seeks a Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 for 24/7 maintenance, installation, and support of state-wide radio and data systems. You will manage microwave/backhaul, dispatch consoles, and IP-based networks across multiple sites, including mountaintop facilities.

The role requires senior expertise, complex troubleshooting, and travel statewide to support field operations and project work. A strong electronics background and networking knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Two years of formal electronics training.
• Five years of paid experience in maintenance of radio or microwave and data networks.
• Experience with computer-based applications.
• Knowledge of computer networks, wiring standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and enhance statewide radio infrastructure.
• Resolve complex issues in wireless communications systems including IP-based networks and trunking.
• Maintain digital/analog telecom equipment and radio networks across the region and state.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of interference, outages, and system functionality for consoles and radios.
• Support IP-based networks, trunking systems, and interoperability gateways.
• Inspect mountaintop sites, repair infrastructure, and manage power and cabling.
• Develop and maintain site drawings, configurations, and asset records.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Digital Microwave systems

Wireless and wired data networks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Radio base stations

Dispatch consoles

Microwave backhaul

Job description

Washington State Patrol seeks a Wireless Communications Systems Technician 4 for 24/7 maintenance, installation, and support of state-wide radio and data systems. You will manage microwave/backhaul, dispatch consoles, and IP-based networks across multiple sites, including mountaintop facilities.

The role requires senior expertise, complex troubleshooting, and travel statewide to support field operations and project work. A strong electronics background and networking knowledge are essential.