Field Service Technician (3rd Shift Night)

Rl-Controls-1; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

RL Controls is seeking a Field Service Tech for the 3rd shift (night) to install, test and service vehicle systems across projects in the transportation sector. The role emphasizes hands-on work, wiring, diagnostics and collaboration with on-site teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in field service or automotive electronics, can read technical docs, and is willing to travel nationwide. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Field Service or Automotive Electronics preferred.
• Ability to comprehend technical documentation, descriptions and specifications.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, working to schedules and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and troubleshoot vehicle systems on site.
• Upgrade equipment including software and hardware as applicable.
• Install and terminate DC low voltage power and signal wiring.
• Report to Fleet Maintenance Manager.
• Travel as needed for site-based work.

Skills

Field service experience

Automotive electronics

Technical documentation

Hands-on tools

Travel readiness

Tools

Multimeters

Calibrated tools

Cable termination

Power wiring

Job description

Job Description: Field Service Tech (3rd Shift Night)

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Transportation

Salary: $25 - $32/hour depending on experience

Shift: 8PM to 4AM

Company information: RL Controls. LLC (RLC) is an ISO certified systems integrator that supports the diverse technical needs of the mass transportation industry. Our primary focus is on system technologies that support vehicles solutions for shuttle, bus and rail systems and facilities.

Role Definition: Field Installation & Service Technician. The position completes installation, test, and troubleshooting vehicle systems. Upgrading equipment including applicable software, hardware, and data telecommunications network equipment. Install and terminate DC low voltage power and signal wiring. Reports to Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in Field Service and/or Automotive Electronics preferred. Entry to Mid-level considered.

The Preferred Qualified Candidate will possess:

• Technical installation experience of wired components and hardware.
• Work to schedules and follow directions, work in harmony with co-workers and customers.
• Must be able to comprehend technical documentation, descriptions, and specifications.
• Ability to evaluate their work to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Competent with hand power tools including certified calibrated tools, multimeters, and the ability to learn special processes.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, adapting to change easily and providing creative solutions.
• Fill out required documentation, reports and follow instructions whether written or verbal.
• Willing to travel for periods of time around the country and possesses a valid driver's license.
• The ability to disassemble and install components within different types of vehicles. Work in and around electrical lockers, on top of and around vehicles as high as 16'.
• Ability to work off a ladder up to 25' for camera replacements.
• Ability to terminate wires and running cabling and conduit.
• Physically able to lift 50lbs,
• Maintain compliance with all PPE and safety regulations per OSHA, FRA, and RLC standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports projects with the onsite work:
• Hands on completing all installation work including disassembling equipment.
• Perform testing and integration activities as part of a team.
• Attend site meetings.
• Provide site-specific input to the project team.
• Conduct Site Surveys
• Supervise electrical subcontractors.
• Validate network functionality.
• Complete installation, start-up commissioning duties,
• Annual Safety training and testing.
• Low Voltage and network experience with wired and wireless solutions.
• Must be comfortable around AC and DC high voltages at times.
• Computer hardware/networking administration and troubleshooting experience
• Cable crimping/soldering/testing

Preference given to an individual with proven experiences in:

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, construction drawings and schematics.
• Field install, test, troubleshoot CCTV, computers, electronics.
• IP camera experience
• Wired or wireless network management experience/certifications

RL Controls Job Requirements:

• Maintain positive professional relationships with the customer and subcontractors.
• Works as part of a team while maintaining independence.
• Works well with others,
• Provides feedback for all the technical aspects of work performed under their responsibility.
• Follow through skills.
• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to manage multiple situations on demand.
• Takes pride and ownership with workmanship and schedule.
• Participates in ongoing internal and external training programs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RLC is an EEO Employer and uses E-Verify. RLC will offer a competitive salary with benefits including health-dental-vision-life insurance, personal time-off, holidays, 401(k) to qualified candidate.

Sponsorship is not available for this job.

Job Type: Full-time