Telecommunication Technician A

natgridProd•Town of Potsdam, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are presently seeking a Telecommunication Technician A for openings in Potsdam. In addition to a starting wage of $51.78 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more. Under general supervision to perform such duties as: install, test and maintain mobile radio transmitters and receivers such as pagers, portable units, and associated equipment other than base stations; to test and maintain all types of radio transmitters and receivers and associated equipment in a shop; to investigate radio and TV interference complaints; to perform substation and transmission line interference surveys; to perform inspections, investigations or tests on equipment where the complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification; to prepare necessary reports; to maintain F.C.C. records pertaining to the above duties; and to assist Communications Testers of a higher classification.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Must have satisfactorily completed accredited courses in Mathematics through Trigonometry, DC and AC Circuits including Magnetism and Polyphase Theory, Basic Electrical and Mechanical Diagrams, and Fundamental Solid State Electronics or successful completion of the equivalent agreed upon by Management and the Brotherhood.
Must have valid F.C.C. General Class Radiotelephone License or NABER Two-Way Radio Certificate.
Must pass validated aptitude test
Ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Install, test and maintain mobile radio transmitters and receivers such as pagers, portable units, and associated equipment other than base stations.
Test and maintain all types of radio transmitters and receivers and associated equipment in a shop.
Investigate radio and TV interference complaints.
Perform substation and transmission line interference surveys.
Perform inspections, investigations or tests on equipment where the complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification.
Prepare necessary reports.
Maintain F.C.C. records pertaining to the above duties.
Assist Communications Testers of a higher classification.