TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN I

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, seeks a Telecommunications Technician I to supervise and perform skilled work on NH DOT radio systems. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of radio equipment across statewide assets.

The role requires an education/experience mix and a valid driver’s license. Applicants may need an MVR check and NH criminal background review. Trainee options are not applicable.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in radio engineering, installation or maintenance, electronics, communications or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Applicants’ Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
• Applicants are subject to a New Hampshire criminal record background check.
• A technical certificate in telecommunications, electronics, radio communications, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of radio frequency (RF) principles and telecommunications standards.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to tower work and electrical systems.
• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and supervises the removal, installation, repair, calibration, and testing of Mobile Radio Equipment in NH DOT vehicles and related assets to ensure reliable statewide intra-DOT mobile voice communications.
• Installs mountain-top radio repeater stations, including conducting site surveys and selections, recommending and ordering appropriate materials and components, overseeing tower installation, and performing testing to optimize system performance and coverage.
• Performs recalibration and preventive maintenance on mountain-top repeater stations (excluding receiver/transmitter units) to ensure station reliability, longevity, and optimal operation.
• Operates and analyzes test instruments such as Bird Wattmeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
• Maintains accurate inventories and records of all NH DOT radio equipment, ensuring accountability and precise tracking of equipment locations.
• Develops and manages vehicle radio removal and installation schedules in coordination with all NH DOT agencies to ensure efficient, timely, and coordinated radio system upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Radio engineering

Installation & maintenance

Electronics

Communications

Education

Education/Experience mix

Tools

Bird Wattmeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria: None

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Transportation Systems Management and Operations

18 Smokey Bear Boulevard / Concord, NH

Telecommunications Technician I

Position #TMPPT5100

Part-Time

$19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

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Telecommunications Technician I – Position for the State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

SUMMARY

To supervise and perform skilled communication systems technician work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of NH DOT radio transmitting and receiving equipment.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in radio engineering, installation or maintenance, electronics, communications or related filed.


• License/Certification: Valid driver's license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants’ Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.


• Applicants are subject to a New Hampshire criminal record background check.


• Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A technical certificate in telecommunications, electronics, radio communications, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of radio frequency (RF) principles and telecommunications standards.


• Knowledge of safety protocols related to tower work and electrical systems.


• Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.


• Effective communication and documentation abilities.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in and supervises the removal, installation, repair, calibration, and testing of Mobile Radio Equipment in NH DOT vehicles and related assets to ensure reliable statewide intra-DOT mobile voice communications.


• Installs mountain-top radio repeater stations, including conducting site surveys and selections, recommending and ordering appropriate materials and components, overseeing tower installation, and performing testing to optimize system performance and coverage.


• Performs recalibration and preventive maintenance on mountain-top repeater stations (excluding receiver/transmitter units) to ensure station reliability, longevity, and optimal operation.


• Operates and analyzes test instruments such as Bird Wattmeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.


• Maintains accurate inventories and records of all NH DOT radio equipment, ensuring accountability and precise tracking of equipment locations.


• Develops and manages vehicle radio removal and installation schedules in coordination with all NH DOT agencies to ensure efficient, timely, and coordinated radio system upgrades and maintenance.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at [phone] or at [e-mail]

For additional information contact Nicholas King, Administrator, at [phone] or [e-mail]

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964