2024 COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN - BINGHAMTON, NY

Norfolk Southern • Binghamton, NY

450d • $61,048 - $61,048

About The Position

The Communications Electronic Technician (CET) position at Norfolk Southern involves testing, installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment. The role is critical for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards while working with various communication technologies such as radios and data link equipment. The technician will be responsible for both fieldwork and inventory management, contributing to the overall efficiency of communication systems within the railroad operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FCC license or NABOR certificate once hired
• Ability to work a 6-day work schedule with one scheduled rest day (5 on and 1 stand-by day)
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL once hired

Nice To Haves

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in network management

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• Install, maintain, replace, and check communication equipment including cables, computers, printers, monitors, radios, telephones, modems, wireless components, security cameras, batteries, connectors, various parts, and testing equipment
• Install, maintain, replace, and check VHF radios, data circuits, automatic equipment identification, closed circuit television, radar, speaker systems and other communication facilities
• Cut, splice, and pull cable on ground, poles, and towers
• Use trenching equipment to bury equipment and cables in ground
• Receive and record inventory delivery
• Retrieve parts from inventory to install and maintain equipment
• Transport tools and equipment to jobsite by truck
• Install wiring in offices and field locations

Benefits

• Medical Benefits eligible 1st day of second month after hire
• 80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents
• Union Benefits available after mark-up from Trainee status
• Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)
• $20K Life Insurance
• 401 (K) First Day of Employment
• Eligible for Dental / Vision after 1st year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rail Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED