Field Service Technician

, NY, United States

We are hiring for a new opportunity for a technology company with a public safety mission. Through relentless innovation and discovery, they are strengthening trust, safety and transparency across the student transportation space and making the trip to and from school safer for students.

The Field Service Technicians (FST) support the installation and service of our client’s camera and communication equipment on customer fleets. They will work with the Field Service team to meet installation and service schedules and maintain high quality standards. FST will perform installations and service according to defined operating procedures, additionally they will complete routine troubleshooting and propose solutions to service challenges. This is a temporary contract role that should last a minimum of 5 months with potential for extension.

Candidates must reside in the Long Island/ Suffolk County, NY region.

Responsibilities

Works with schematics, install and service manuals, CAD drawings to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair units while in the field

Records and communicates daily deliverables to team leads in a timely manner

Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Champions quality and safety standards with all team members and partners

Follows all safety guidelines

Operates a variety of standard hand and power tools, analog/digital test equipment, and CCTV testing devices

Runs wires, manages cabling, connects components, mounts devices, and effectively solves problems while maintaining a high quality standard

Uses diagnostic equipment including multi meters & software to isolate wiring issues, network connectivity issues, equipment failures, and operational anomalies

Uses signal flow to trace and resolve network cable issues

Effectively terminates and tests basic connections such as butt splices, insulated connectors, terminal strips/blocks, others

Installs and terminates sub-devices (i.e., patch panels, junction boxes) and head-end equipment to include power and proper grounding

Generates, evaluates, and implements solutions to routine problems. Provides basic level of system diagnostics and troubleshooting such as electrical connections or equipment issues

Uses information technology and related applications, including adaptive devices and software, to convey and retrieve information

Enters, transcribes, records, and maintains information in written or electronic/digital format, including adaptive devices and software

Works effectively with others from diverse backgrounds, resolving conflicts appropriately and building trust with colleagues

Identifies, moves, and stores construction and building materials for all types of installation and service activities

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year technician service experience or schooling in an applicable field:

12-volt electronics installs and service, OR

GPS or fleet telemetry installs and service, OR

Fire alarm installs and service, OR

Access control, CCTV, or intercom systems, OR

School or other transit bus mechanic systems

Strong mechanical, mathematical and reasoning aptitude is required

Valid and current State issued Driver’s License

Work Environment

Ability to travel and work when school buses are not in operation; OT and occasional weekends may be required.

Field Services Technicians will work 2 weeks out and 1 week home. Travel by air or driving as required based on distance. Travel required 50-75% of the time

Must be willing to work flexible shifts including; overtime, nights and weekends when required

Must be able to stand/bend for up to 8 hours and lift up to 75 lbs to shoulder height

Position can include outdoor work, including hot or cold temperatures, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, slippery and uneven walking surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, standing for long periods of time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis

Salary range is $24.75-$30.94/hour plus full benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and PTO

Emerge seeks, in all its operations, to employ individuals for available positions based on their qualifications, working knowledge, and competency. Emerge has a continuing commitment to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship or immigration status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military/veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or based on their relationship or association with members of a protected class or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Emerge is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

By completing an application with us, you seek to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently deliver outstanding service to our customers and contribute to the financial success of the organization, its clients and its employees. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact our Emerge Recruitment Office.

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