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.

The Telematics Administrator is a Fleet Operations office-based position responsible for the end-to-end management, data integrity, and performance optimization of all telematics systems across a large, diverse connected fleet. This role serves as the subject matter expert for all OEM and after-market telematics solutions and is the primary integration owner between telematics data sources and the centralized Equipment Management System (EMS). The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of telematics hardware and software with strong data analytics capabilities and a systematic approach to troubleshooting complex, multi-platform fleet connectivity environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain telematics platforms, GPS devices, and dash camera systems across the fleet
• Manage telematics data integrations between OEM platforms and the Equipment Management System (EMS)
• Troubleshoot connectivity, hardware, and data issues involving GPS devices, cameras, APIs, and fleet systems
• Generate fleet performance reports including utilization, idle time, fault codes, downtime, and safety metrics
• Coordinate telematics hardware installations, replacements, and vendor support
• Support incident investigations through dash camera footage retrieval and telematics data analysis
• Maintain accurate asset-to-device assignments and fleet data integrity
• Develop SOPs, documentation, and process improvements related to telematics operations

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in telematics, fleet operations, or heavy equipment technology
• Experience with OEM and aftermarket telematics platforms such as Samsara, Geotag, or Trimble
• Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with APIs, GPS systems, CAN Bus/J1939, and fleet reporting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Construction or heavy equipment industry experience preferred

RIPA provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

RIPA complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and reasonable accommodation in every location in which the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and all other employment practices.

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