Telecom Maintainer II

BNSF Railway • Galesburg, IL

10d

About The Position

The Telecom Maintainer II works in BNSF Railway’s Telecommunications Department to maintain communications systems across the rail network. These systems support safe and efficient train movements and communications. The role involves installing, testing, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment and infrastructure, including work inside and outside. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with five regular workdays and one on-call day each week. The position is subject to 24/6 on-call availability, overtime, alternate shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays; shift assignments are governed by the union agreement and typically based on seniority. Travel is 50% to 80%, including extended stays at job sites within the designated seniority region. Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training includes travel to the BNSF Training Center.

Work takes place in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve extreme weather, uneven surfaces, loud noises, fumes, and heavy or moving machinery. Employees must follow safety rules and regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, respond to safety concerns, and take appropriate action in emergencies. The position requires tower climbing and work at heights exceeding 50 feet, operation of trucks and other equipment, and the ability to work from a boom truck basket. Relocation assistance is not available. The position has a 120-day probationary period, and employees must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 240 days of employment. Union membership in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is required, with dues payable under the union agreement.

Requirements

• Be able to work now and in the future without BNSF assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be able to report to the designated work location.
• Be able to safely work in the described conditions, work the stated shifts and hours, and meet the travel requirements.
• Be able to read, write, speak, hear, and understand English.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 240 days of employment.
• Be able to visually distinguish red, blue, green, and yellow.
• Be able to differentiate verbal and non-verbal sounds, including signals and alarms, and understand verbal communication in the work environment.
• Be able to use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Be able to work on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and get on and off equipment.
• Be able to work from a boom truck basket and climb and work on tower structures exceeding 50 feet.
• Be able to bend, walk, stand, and sit occasionally with breaks.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and safely wear required personal protective equipment.
• Have at least 3 years of verifiable experience coordinating information from several sources to assign work and coordinate schedules.
• Have at least 1 year of verifiable experience conducting analysis of computer-generated reports.
• Be able to multitask technical activities and office duties.
• Have at least 1 year of verifiable experience in budgeting and material management.
• Join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; union dues are required under the union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, inspect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot communications equipment inside and outside.
• Assemble and dismantle communications equipment, parts, and related items.
• Install, test, and maintain fiber optics, cables, towers, antennas, power plants, and microwave/radio sites.
• Terminate overhead and underground cabling and perform tower erection, rigging, installation, and maintenance, including tower climbing.
• Operate trucks and equipment such as tractors, trenchers, and digging machines to support telecommunications work.
• Follow applicable safety rules, policies, and regulations; use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies.

Benefits

• Health care options for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, second-opinion services, and care-network options.
• Life insurance provided at no cost.
• Railroad Retirement program and a competitive 401(k) plan.
• Family benefits, including parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and spending accounts.
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more.
• Company-paid on-the-job and classroom training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED