Telematics Technician

RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

RIPA & associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

A Telematics Technician is a Fleet Department field-based position responsible for the execution of all telematics hardware related activities. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing analog & CAN Bus telematics hardware in construction equipment & vehicle application. electrical systems, components, and electrical schematics. Working closely with the Telematics Administrator, the Telematics Technician will help to maintain a high level of performance from the telematics programs that align with company expectations.

Job Functions:

• Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, & repair/replace third party telematics devices on construction equipment fleet (equipment & vehicles) in a field/project environment
• Complete work order documentation to capture work scopes
• Interface with internal and external customers to monitor and measure all telematics health & performance
• Work with OEMs and 3rd party telematics providers to resolve telematics related issues
• Work with Ripa business groups to identify telematics hardware needs for specialty equipment, when applicable
• Evaluate solutions and provide recommendations for complex telematics health/performance issues such as inconsistent cellular connectivity and non-powered asset tracking
• Understand the data within daily/weekly/monthly telematics “health” reports
• Identify & facilitate corrective actions for non-compliant device performance in multiple software platforms
• Assist with telematics field operations, when applicable, for data collection
• (May require local field/project travel)
• Other duties assigned as needed
• Complies with and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures

Position Requirements:

• A minimum 1-3 years of experience as a telematics program technician involving OEM and/or third-party telematics solutions
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics
• Must be able to properly use multi-meter
• Understanding of basic telematics data reporting principles
• Analog/CAN Bus telematics installation experience/comprehension
• Machine control data management experience a plus (Trimble Earthworks)
• Must be people-oriented with the ability to build business relationships
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills are required
• Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite applications, smartphones, and tablets
• The ability to work independently and with indirect oversight

Position Requirements (con’t)

• Basic mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment & vehicles
• Compliance with all regulatory & company regulations and policies
• Must be able to work overtime weekly, as needed
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Pass background check and preemployment drug screening
• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or Associate degree
• Experience with Lytx camera solutions
• Experience with Fleetwatcher, Visionlink/Unified Fleet, Komtrax, Volvo Care, & JDlink telematics solutions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum 1-3 years of experience as a telematics program technician involving OEM and/or third-party telematics solutions ?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22