2025 Communications Electronic Technician (Columbia, SC)

Norfolk Southern • Greenville, SC

276d • $29 - $8,632

About The Position

Norfolk Southern is looking for qualified candidates that possess recent experience in the testing installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment including, but not limited to: Radios, Digital Microwave (MW), and Radio Frequency (RF) Data Link Equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• 18 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

• 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
• After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision

What This Job Offers

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