Job Title

Field Engineering Technician

Reports to

Installation and Maintenance Manager

Classification

Hourly; Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Installation and Maintenance Manager/ this position is responsible for pre-and post-field installations, cabling, equipment testing, system configuration setup, image quality adjustments, equipment maintenance, and record completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison with local engineering office and contractors regarding site set up and installations. (This would include guidance from Illinois manager)
• Coordinates with power, communication and utility locating utilities.
• Follows company engineering procedures and guidelines in the installation of photo enforcement equipment in the field.
• Stages, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and services mechanical and electrical equipment on new installations.
• Performs and documents daily system quality evaluations and adjustments.
• Conducts pre-build and system setup: PC, storage, router, and all other ancillary equipment.
• Performs cabling installation and termination including Cat5e, Cat6, coaxial, and low voltage cabling in a variety of outdoor environments.
• Programs and configures photo enforcement equipment.
• Drives and maintains company vehicles, including cars and bucket trucks.
• Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Maintains equipment performance and maintenance records and logs, including installation configurations in checklists and diagrams and updating company maintenance modules.
• FTMS- Updates and monitors according to internal policy/procedure.
• Monitors JULIE Utility Locating; Reviews all daily JULIE Dig tickets.
• Responds to all utility locate request by email, phone or attending site meetings. Coordinates required locating services to our contactors, approves locate request invoices.
• Assists with Surveys and traffic studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate’s degree in the technical field with 1 years of relevant installation experience,

or

• Training courses and certificates in electronic sensors and systems with at least 10 years of relevant installation experience.
• Knowledge of IP-based cameras is a must.
• General knowledge of IP networking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows Desktop, web browsers, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical theories and principals.
• Proficient experience with hand tools and measuring instruments, including multimeter.
• General understanding of structured cabling.
• Ability to work without supervision consistently performing duties to company standards.
• Fluent in English. Spanish-bilingual preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a bucket truck.
• Must pass a criminal background check and a drug test.

Competencies

· Problem solving

· Customer service

· Excellent communication skills

· Self-starter/Self-motivation

· Troubleshooting

· Exceptional work ethics

Working Conditions

Able to work in varying outdoor weather conditions. The job requires moderate physical activity: must be able to carry and transport loads up to 50 lbs. periodically. Must be able to see 20/20 vision with correction and differentiate colors between light signals. Must be willing to work in high voltage areas; at various heights: bucket trucks, ladders, etc. Works occasional evenings and weekends based on job demands.

Direct Reports

None

Equal Opportunity Employer

RedSpeed prohibits discrimination against any applicant based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

RedSpeed also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lombard, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lombard, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person