Communication Maintainer

Ocean State Job Lot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra in Illinois is seeking a Communications Maintainer to install, inspect, and test indoor and outdoor communication systems at various locations. Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of radio, PA, video surveillance, GPS, fiber optic networks, and related equipment, with strict adherence to FRA safety rules.

This union role includes on-call duties nights, weekends, and holidays per the CBA. An associate degree in electronics or equivalent experience is required; three years of

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of communications work experience including board-level RF repair and telecom equipment.
• Operating Rules qualification within six months of hire.
• CDL-A license within 60 days of hire; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and test Metra's indoor and outdoor communication systems at various locations.
• Perform maintenance and repair of radios, public address, video surveillance, GPS, fiber optic systems, and related networks.
• Ensure compliance with railroad rules, FRA safety regulations, and union standards.
• Be available for on-call duties including nights, weekends, and holidays per the CBA.

Skills

RF repair

Telecommunications

Networking

On-call readiness

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Job description

Metra is America's fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

The Communications Maintainer will install, inspect, and test all Metra's indoor and outdoor communication systems at various locations. Perform all maintenance and repair of all telecommunication equipment, including VHF/UHF radios and radio dispatching systems, public address and video surveillance systems, automatic revenue collection equipment, alarm monitors, GPS networks, fiber optic systems, and communication computer networks. Conduct component and circuit board level repair as well as macroscopic troubleshooting of major systems. Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This position is issued a cellular phone and is subject to on-call status, including nights, weekends, and holidays per the union contract.

This is a Union position. Starting pay rates may vary based on entry rates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Associate degree in Electronics OR in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and telecommunications and/or military experience that equals (2) two years.
• Must have three (3) years of communications work experience that includes Board level Radio communication Radio Frequency (RF) repair, inside/outside plant telecommunication equipment/systems, or computer/computer networking.
• Must have Operating Rules qualified within six (6) months of hire.
• Able to obtain CDL-A license or permit within 60 days after hiring.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Federal Communications Commission License preferred.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants andemployees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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