Radio Maintainer - 90406624 - Baltimore

Amtrak; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Radio Maintainer in Maryland to install, test, repair and program radio equipment across sites. You will perform routine inspections and support wireless communications systems for safety-critical operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years of land mobile radio experience, FCC knowledge, and a valid driver's license; computer and networking skills are a plus, with opportunities under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with additional technical school training.
• 2 years experience in licensed land mobile radio communications.
• Familiar with FCC rules and regulations; testing, repairing and maintaining wireless equipment.
• Prefer proficiency with computers and networking.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install base stations, mobile radios, and associated equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections of radio sites.
• Test, repair and program radio equipment as assigned.

Skills

Radio knowledge

FCC rules

Computers & Networking

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

Testing equipment

Radio programming

Job description

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Radio Maintainers work shall consist of installing base stations, mobile radios, affixing, connecting, testing, repairing and programming of all radio equipment. Performs routine maintenance inspections of radio sites and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must High School Diploma or equivalent with additional technical school training.
• Must have 2 years experience in licensed land mobile radio communications.
• Familiar with FCC rules and regulations, must possess a practical working knowledge of testing, repairing and maintaining wireless communications equipment and systems.
• Prefer proficiency with computers and networking.
• Prior satisfactory job performance required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred: FCC GROL

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly range is $35.71 – $47.61 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID:167247
Posting Location(s):Maryland

Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.