Senior Technical Operations Technician 2026-01521

Senior Technical Operations Technician 2026-01521

Salary

$32.33 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-01521

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

TP01

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
• Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: (307) 777-4455 or amy.vigil1@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• 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.

Qualifications

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 Associates Degree in Electronics.

Agency requires the successful applicant to possess an FCC Radiotelephone Operators license or equivalent certification.

Agency requires the successful applicant to possess a valid drivers 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:

Associates 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 & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years 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 Drivers License

• Must successfully complete background check.

Necessary Special Requirements

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 WYDOTs 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 drivers 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 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.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - Chief Engineer - Emergency Communications

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(TNTO08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(TNTO08) Do you possess a FCC Radiotelephone Operators license or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A2) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Phone 307-777-7188

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