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The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Emergency Communications Senior Technician located in Cheyenne Wyoming. This position is critical to emergency communications systems and public safety and will assist in the project-related implementation of emergency communications. Responsibilities include contractor management, job documentation, leading meetings with key stakeholders, and serving as a liaison to various agencies. This position plays a crucial role in managing site operations for mission-critical emergency communications, which are part of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the WyoLink radio network. This network supports local, state, and federal public safety agencies, including first responders, the Wyoming Highway Patrol, and WYDOT Maintenance terms.
Job Responsibility:
Performs installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and inspections of public safety agency emergency communications land mobile radio systems and related electronic equipment in State-owned vehicles, buildings, and mountaintop repeater sites
Uses computer software applications to troubleshoot and program emergency communications devices
Installs maintains and upgrades telephone systems for WYDOT facilities and users, including UPS backup power
Installs and maintains devices that interface to commercial broadband services
Installs and maintains CAT5e and CAT6 wiring and tests circuits
Assists with installing and integrating 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 occasional "On-Call/Call back" responding to assist with outage repairs anywhere in the state as needed
Duties include high-priority repairs based on outage reports and automated network performance monitoring capabilities
or equivalent
Trains local radio system users in the operation of advanced emergency communications equipment
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II
Some agencies may require a driver's license
OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Technical Operations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Technical Operations Technician II
Some agencies may require a driver's license
Possess a FCC General Radio Operator's license or equivalent certification, Radio Frequency Safety certification, Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue certification, First Aid/CPR certification, and/or obtain within 9 months of start date
Possess a valid driver's license
Pass a pre-employment physical exam
Pass a background/reference check
Successful applicants will be required to have a fingerprint check through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation
Nice to have:
Preference may be given to those with 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic devices or emergency communications systems or an Associate's Degree in Electronics
What we offer:
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance