Field Service Technician - RL Controls

Job Description: Field Service Technician

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Transportation

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 the facilities.

Role Definition: Field Installation & Service Technician. The position completes installation and test of simple to complex vehicle systems. Upgrading equipment including applicable software, hardware, and data telecommunications network equipment. Install and terminate DC low voltage power and signal wiring along with conduit.

Experience: 2+ years of experience in Field Service within Mass Transit industry. Entry to Mid-level considered.

Education: Technical Degree, Industry Certifications a plus.

The Qualified Candidate will process:

• Technical experience or engineering within the mass transit industry.
• Work to schedules and follow directions, work in harmony with co-workers,
• Must be able to comprehend technical documentation, descriptions, and specifications.
• Ability to evaluate their work to ensure a quality product is produced and improve.
• Competent with hand power tools including certified calibrated tools, multimeters, and the ability to learn special processes.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, adapt to change easily and be creative problem solving.
• Read, write, and comprehend to fill out required documentation Reports and follow instructions whether written or verbal.
• Willing to travel for periods of time around the country and has a valid driver's license.
• The ability to take 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 to all PPE and safety regulations per OSHA, FRA, and RLC standards.

Responsibilities

• Supports projects with the onsite work:
• Hands on completing all install 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.

Preference given to an individual with proven experiences in:

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, construction drawings and schematics.
• Field install inclusive of testing CCTV, Access controls, intrusion detection systems and equipment.
• Axis Camera and/or competitive IP camera technology.
• Extreme Networks, as well as other wired and wireless network management technologies

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.