Employment Opportunities

Job Opportunities at Chicago Communications

 

MOBILE INSTALLER

Chicago Communications seeks a highly qualified and motivated individual to fill an open, full-time position as a mobile installer.  

The Mobile Installer position reports to the Service Supervisor and performs vehicle equipment installations of two-way radios, sirens, computers, lightbars, cameras, cages, etc.  This position therefore requires candidates who can meet all of the following requirements. 

Essential Job Functions:
•    Driving to company offices or customer locations to perform work
•    Installing equipment in vehicles
•    Testing installed equipment
•    Troubleshooting equipment and/or functionality issues
•    Performing basic repairs of equipment
•    Properly following installation manuals or hands-on installation instruction
•    Effectively communicating with customers about installation work or issues
•    Effectively working with colleagues, dispatcher, and supervisor
•    Promptly and completely entering all related work information in the business management computer system
•    Taking responsibility for and care of all provided equipment

Job Requirements:
•    Ability to work 40 hours per week
•    Ability to work overtime if needed
•    Joining I.B.E.W. Local Union #134
•    A valid driver’s license and regular driving record review to verify insurability in company vehicles
•    Must clear a background check and drug screen
•    Proficiency in the English language including proper usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
•    Knowledge of basic electrical systems
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
•    Ability to follow company policies and procedures
•    Ability and openness to learn new technologies and applications
•    Efficiency working with computers and computer software/data entry programs (e.g. Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.)
•    Associate’s degree or equivalent in electronics or related technical field with 3+ years of experience

Benefits:
•    Great working environment
•    Factory training
•    On the Job Training
•    Company vehicle as required
•    401K/Retirement Plan
•    Medical/Dental Insurance
•    Life Insurance
•    Ten Paid Holidays
•    Paid Sick / Personal Business Days
•    Paid Vacation
•    Flexible Benefits
•    Uniform shirts/outerwear

Compensation:  
•    Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

Email your resume to: cglashagel@chicomm.com or fax to (630) 832-7599.

 

FIELD TECHNICIAN

Chicago Communications seeks a highly qualified and motivated Field Technician.

The Field Technician position reports to the Service Supervisor and repairs Motorola mission-critical wired and wireless network communications equipment around the Tri-State area.   

Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.  Candidates should also be capable of taking initiative, working independently, and working in a team environment.  Additionally, candidates should have at least an associate’s degree in electronics, computer technology, networking, or a related field or at least two years of experience working in wireless communications, computers, or networking. On-the-job training will be supplied, and further system-specific training will be provided. 

Essential Job Functions:
•    Taking and responding to field service calls promptly
•    Meeting with customers at times to discuss issues and resolutions related to their service call
•    Communicating regularly with Dispatch regarding the repair and escalating support where needed
•    Utilizing problem-solving skills to diagnose the problem properly
•    Ensuring service issues are fully resolved and customer confirmation of resolution before leaving the site
•    Maintaining and submitting proper and complete repair records
•    Performing any other duties as assigned by the Service Supervisor, Service Director, or Management

Job Requirements:
•    Ability to work 40 hours per week
•    Ability to work overtime if needed
•    Ability to periodically travel with overnight stay(s).
•    Available to be in 24x7 on-call rotation
•    Joining I.B.E.W. Local Union #134
•    A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•    Must clear a background check and drug screen
•    Proficiency in the English language, including proper usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
•    Ability to understand networking
•    Knowledge of basic electrical systems
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to learn using test equipment
•    Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
•    Ability to follow company policies and procedures
•    Ability and openness to learning new technologies and applications
•    Efficiency working with computers and computer software/data entry programs (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.)

Benefits:
•    Great working environment
•    Factory training
•    On the Job Training
•    Company vehicle as required
•    401K/Retirement Plan
•    Medical/Dental Insurance
•    Life Insurance
•    Ten Paid Holidays
•    Paid Sick / Personal Business Days
•    Paid Vacation
•    Flexible Benefits
•    Uniform shirts/outerwear

Compensation:  
•    Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

 

Email your resume to cglashagel@chicomm.com or fax to (630) 832-7599.

 

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