Installation Technician - Council Bluffs, IA (TRAVEL JOB)

Union Pacific • Rockwell City, IA

20h

About The Position

Installation Technicians climb and work on radio towers at heights from 100 to 500 feet. They install and maintain antenna and transmission systems on radio towers and build telecommunications facilities, including radio towers, generators, and buildings. The role involves learning to install major communications components in Union Pacific’s telecommunications network. The position requires becoming a Union Pacific certified driver during the probationary period and meeting the applicable motor vehicle and FMCSA medical requirements. A CDL may also be required during the probationary period, depending on the vehicles operated.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record per the Motor Vehicle Record.
• Meet FMCSA medical qualifications for commercial motor vehicle drivers, as determined by Union Pacific Railroad Health and Medical Services; additional medical requirements may apply.
• Have formal training equivalent to an associate’s degree or higher in electronics or a related technical field, or at least 2 years of experience working with electrical components or electronic equipment.
• Have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or be able to obtain one during the probationary period.
• Be able to become a Union Pacific certified driver during the probationary period.
• Be computer literate and have basic keyboarding skills.
• Have proficient verbal and written communication skills for delivering information to coworkers and supervisors.
• Have experience reading and understanding instructions, such as operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain antenna and transmission systems on radio towers.
• Build telecommunications facilities, including radio towers, generators, and buildings.
• Read prints, schematics, and technical manuals; apply a basic understanding of AC and DC theory, Ohm’s Law, and DC and AC charging and rectifying systems.
• Use a variety of test equipment.
• Troubleshoot failures and restore service for a variety of RF transceivers.
• Comply with railroad safety and operating rules and regulations, including Federal Railroad Administration requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and/or customers, and effectively handle controversy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development.
• Educational assistance, including online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 20% match up to 5%.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree