Wireless Systems Specialist (Radio) - Public Safety Tech

State of Oregon; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

PSLF program

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch Wireless Communications Section The Dalles: The Wireless Systems Specialist will construct, install, maintain and repair diverse wireless two-way radio and microwave networks for the assigned service area, supporting the agency, Oregon State Police, the Fire Marshall’s office and more.

The role includes on-site training, coordinating mobile radio installations, and diagnosing issues to determine

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of wireless communications or information systems experience.
• Associate's degree OR two-year program AND two years of information systems experience in wireless.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for all of the above.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate situations and resolve questions or customer inquiries.
• Install, test, replace or repair a variety of cable types.
• Review customer’s operational needs and requests.
• Identify, prepare and provide on-site training for customers.
• Manage and coordinate the installation of mobile radio equipment.
• Identify, diagnose, track and report problems and determine repair or replacement priorities.
• Contact multiple equipment vendors to obtain technical information and request repair or upgrades.
• Maintain systems and equipment to ensure peak operating condition.
• Operate a Sno-Cat or UTV in inclement weather or rough conditions to gain access to remote locations to repair, install and provide emergency restoration of equipment or systems.
• Climb and work on towers and antenna structures up to 180 feet above ground and work with high voltages.
• Considerable region-wide or statewide travel in all weather conditions and time of day required.
• Move or lift heavy objects exceeding 70 pounds following safety procedures.

Skills

Wireless communications

Two-way radio

Microwave

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in CS / IT or related field

Two-year accredited IT/vocational program

Bachelor's degree may substitute

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch Wireless Communications Section The Dalles: The Wireless Systems Specialist will construct, install, maintain and repair diverse wireless two-way radio and microwave networks for the assigned service area, supporting the agency, Oregon State Police, the Fire Marshall’s office and more.

The role includes on-site training, coordinating mobile radio installations, and diagnosing issues to determine