On-Call Communications & RF Systems Technician

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a Communications Maintainer to install, inspect, and test the agency's indoor and outdoor communication systems at multiple locations in Illinois. The role covers telecommunication equipment, RF radios, GPS networks, fiber optics, video surveillance, and networked systems, with on-call duties per the union contract.

The position emphasizes safety and FRA compliance, requires electronics/equipment repair experience, and may involve CDL-A eligibility and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent combination of education and telecommunications/military experience.
• Minimum of three years of communications work experience including RF repair and inside/outside plant telecommunications equipment.
• Operating Rules qualification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and test Metra's indoor and outdoor communication systems at multiple locations.
• Perform maintenance and repair of telecommunication equipment and networks (radio, GPS, fiber, CCTV).
• Ensure compliance with FRA and railroad safety regulations; on-call duties per union contract.

Skills

Radio RF repair

Telecommunications systems

Operating Rules knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Job description

Metra is seeking a Communications Maintainer to install, inspect, and test the agency's indoor and outdoor communication systems at multiple locations in Illinois. The role covers telecommunication equipment, RF radios, GPS networks, fiber optics, video surveillance, and networked systems, with on-call duties per the union contract.

The position emphasizes safety and FRA compliance, requires electronics/equipment repair experience, and may involve CDL-A eligibility and a valid driver's license.