Technician, Communications Radio

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Communications Radio Technician will support maintain and enhance the radio systems utilized at the MBTA by performing corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of radio systems equipment including but not limited to two-way radio systems simulcast radio systems control point equipment site antenna equipment Bi-Directional Amplifiers Distributed Antenna Systems radio dispatch consoles and all associated equipment.

Possess knowledge and work experience related to the existing L3Harris multi-site LMR system and produce necessary repairs and/or recommend changes to ensure peak efficiency.
Monitor and evaluate the existing radio systems for trends of non-performance identify possible reasons for the lack of performance and make recommendations for changes that would restore the LMR system to peak performance.
Evaluate the radio system for failures and perform proactive repairs as needed.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning radio system equipment to sufficiently identify resolve and/or repair malfunctions returning the radio system equipment to a pre-failure state of operation in the shortest amount of time possible.
Read schematics block diagrams and flowcharts to maintain and repair all supported radio systems and equipment.
Maintain test and implement radio system modifications document all the changes and ensure modifications meet required MBTA rules and regulations where applicable.
Update As-Built documentation.
Install maintain and repair CAD AVL wide area mobile data systems and equipment.
Install maintain and repair distributed antenna systems. Document signal levels.
Install maintain and repair radio infrastructure.
Recommend and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
Perform preventative maintenance on all supported radio systems and equipment.
Examine test clean and replace electronic components RF cables connectors surge protectors and other related parts.
Maintain parts inventory by recording all parts and those used advising Management when parts are required and performing inventory tasks.
Provide end-users instruction in the proper operation of all supported radio system equipment.
Respond to end-user inquiries support requests and trouble reports.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed.
Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
Ability to work all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.

Supervision
None

Minimum Education
A High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills
Two (2) years of experience in Radio system maintenance.
Experience working with service monitors spectrum/network analyzers and RF cable testers.
Effective analytical skills and field documentation skills.
Ability to use MS Office applications.
Basic electronics knowledge.
Radio system-related experience: L3Harris Motorola Tait and/or Kenwood etc.
Successful applicants must possess the English language skills necessary to comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices and inquiries.

Preferred Experience and Skills
Membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103.
Experience in L3Harris trunked radio control systems antenna systems and related equipment.
Possession of L3Harris Radio Technician Certifications as noted:
oMASTR III Maintenance
oL3Harris Advanced RF Fundamentals
oL3Harris System Routine Tasks Training
oL3Harris EA / Simulcast System Maintenance
oL3Harris MASTR V Station Maintenance
oL3Harris Master Technician

An Associates degree from an accredited institution in a related subject is a substitute for one (1) year of general experience.
A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a related subject is a substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one (1) year of experience.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.