Communications Technician

 At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit!

Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).  During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community.

We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here.

At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options including
  • Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
  • Pet, Home, Auto insurance

Skills:

• Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff. 
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills. 
• Basic computer and networking skills 
• Must pass exam for communication electronic technician. 

Knowledge and Experience:

• Electronic background preferred 
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 
• 2 years of electronics communications experience preferred 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Experience with electronic testing equipment (multimeters, Loop testers, LAN Testers, Etc.) 
• Previous Railroad Experience Preferred 

Key Accountabilities:

• Installs, adds, moves, changes, General Maintenance and troubleshooting of below but not limited to: 
  • Mitel Physical/Virtual/Cloud base PBX System, Programming, Telephones POTS/VOIP 
  • Digital Carrier (T1, T3, ETC) 
  • Network (cell/wireless/wired/microwave ECT) 
  • CCTV (analog, IP)(Wave/Genetec) 
  • Alarm Systems 
  • Door Access Systems (Lenel Systems) 
  • Communication Cabling (coaxial, fiber, cat5, cat6, serial (RS232/RS485)
  • Fiber Optic (singlemode/multimode , Fusion splicing) 
  • LED Sign System 
• Qualifications and Physical Requirements
  • Possess Valid Driver’s license 
  • Knowledge of hand and power tools 
  • Climbing ladders and stairs 
  • Standing for long durations 
  • Walking long distances over flat and uneven surfaces 
  • Ability to push/pull/ lift over 50lbs 
  • Working in all inclement weather 
  • Digging (ditches/trenches) 
• Maintenance, repair, and installation of communications PTC related components
  • Wayside and Onboard Radios 
  • Cienna Switches 
  • Fiber Optics 
  • Associated Cabling 

Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible

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