Radio Maintainer

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At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.  To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Hourly Rate: $48.34

**This position is all over the Keolis footprint**

Key Accountabilities:

Operation and maintenance of communications systems.

• Construct, maintain, test, repair, and inspect radio transmitters and receivers, public address systems, radio control systems, etc.
• Respond to emergency conditions as required to maintain operation of the MBTA Commuter Rail.
• Involves working outside in all types of weather conditions year-round.
• Attend and participate in all assigned training.

Comply with all regulations, safety rules, and procedures.

• PA Systems
• Base Radio Systems (ICOM, Motorola, Kenwood) 
• Portable, Mobile, Train Radios (ICOM, Motorola, Kenwood) .
• Dispatch Radio Console (Avtec) 
• Data Radios  
• Microwave Radio 
• Circuit board, Schematic review, Component level Repair
• Other assigned duties

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools,
• Basic computer and networking skills 
• Must pass exam for electronic technician – Radio Maintainer. 
• Digging (ditches/trenches)
• Climbing towers, ladders and stairs 
• Standing for long durations
• Ability to push/pull/ lift over 50lbs   
• Working in all inclement weather 

Experience:

• Must have FCC General Class radio / telephone license or NABAR Certification.
• Experience with electronic testing equipment (multimeters, Spectrum analyzers, Watt meters , Etc.)
• Knowledge of testing and maintaining radio transmitters and receivers, public address systems, DC and tone radio control systems.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Trade and/or vocational training preferred.
• Preferred 2 or more years work experience in a related field.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must attend RWP course and pass examination.

Additional Statements

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:  Keolis CS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Keolis CS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.