Day Wireless Systems · 1 day ago
Traveling Radio Technician
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expDay Wireless Systems is a company specializing in wireless communications systems. The Traveling Radio Technician will be responsible for system design, troubleshooting, programming, and installations of 2-way and wireless communication systems, while also providing technical support and optimizing radio systems for customers.
Wireless
Responsibilities
Install and provide technical support for VHF/UHF and 800/900 MHz analog and digital systems, including mobile and portable subscriber equipment
Maintain communications console equipment, diagnose, and repair public address systems, emergency vehicle siren, and lighting systems
Install, maintain, and repair base systems, repeaters, remote controls, multiplexers, antenna systems, microwave systems, battery backup systems, and solar power systems
Willingness to work after normal business hours when necessary
Assist with training of Apprentices and Journeyman Technicians when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide positive and efficient customer support by diagnosing, troubleshooting, discussing, and resolving wireless communication equipment questions and problems. This can be done in person, over the phone, via email, or at the company's shop location
Conduct diagnostic and analytical tests to diagnose and repair various wireless communication equipment such as dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, trunked radio systems, and mobile installations
Analyze and interpret diagnostic test results to effectively repair and program radios and wireless equipment
Collaborate with customers, vendors, and shop management to determine deadlines, urgency, timelines, and schedules for completing repairs, maintenance, and programming, ensuring that the customer's needs are met
Prepare quotes and bids for customer projects
Act as the shop's safety coordinator, working closely with the safety representative from the company's headquarters to implement safety training and protocols
Perform wireless communications system programming according to industry practices and vendor criteria
Install radio and wireless mobile and base communications systems following industry practices and vendor criteria
Report any accidents, maintenance needs, or repairs to management when using company vehicles, while adhering to safe driving procedures as outlined in safe driver training
Maintain availability to work Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to the nature of supporting public safety and first responder customers, technicians may be required to be on call, including overtime, with minimal notice
Be willing to travel, which may include local daily travel or overnight stays
Maintain cleanliness and perform basic maintenance of company vehicles
Complete time sheets, job tickets, and data entry accurately
Retrieve parts from the warehouse for repairs and maintenance
Lift boxes, tools, computers, service monitors, and other shop equipment as necessary
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of experience in 2-way radio and wireless communication systems theory
Proficient in computer usage, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of complex communication systems
Experience in diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and programming wireless communication equipment, such as 2-way radios, transmitters, receivers, and antennas for customers
Experienced with dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, and trunked radio systems
Knowledge of radio repair, mobile installations, DC, AC, and RF Theory as it applies to wireless communications
An industry license (FCC, FICA or NARTE)
A valid driver license and insurability in the state of employment
CET or NABER certification
Preferred
An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or vocational school in electronics and wireless system repair
Company
Day Wireless Systems
Day Wireless Systems is a wireless company providing distributed antenna systems, radio, and tower services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shane Bridges, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Mackenzie Day
Chief Operating Officer
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