Job Description

Description

Senior Electronic Technicians are responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of: inside and outside wire and cable plant, including CAT 5/6 and fiber cables; wire/cable support systems; LAN/WAN interconnect systems; analog and digital radios; microwave and fiber optic transmission equipment; workstation voice and data connections; and similar work in connection with telecommunications equipment.

Accountabilities

Senior Electronic Technicians must be competent in the operation of test equipment such as, but not limited to, multimeters, frequency counters, RF service monitors, wattmeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, transmission test sets, frequency selective level meters, digital test sets, and other types of telecommunication test equipment. Must also possess good people skills and able to work with customers.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors and/or customers and effectively handle conflict situations.
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Qualifications

Required

An Associate's degree in the electronics or a related technical field OR 4 or more years of experience working with electronic components or working with telecommunication equipment and systems
Basic keyboarding skills
Ability to speak English in a clear, concise manner to communicate with coworker(s) and supervisor(s)
Basic computer skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to read and understand all instructions including operating and safety rules, bulletins, special instructions, and federal regulatory documents
Experience or education regarding the maintenance and installation of one or more of the following: inside and outside wire and cable plant, including CAT 5/6 and fiber cables; wire/cable support systems; LAN/WAN interconnect systems; analog and digital radios; microwave and fiber optic transmission equipment; and workstation voice and data connections
Candidates for this position must pass a pre-employment test in English before being allowed to interview. The number of candidates who pass the test and are granted an interview is based upon hiring needs. Click here to see a sample of the Engineering & Telecom Test.

Preferred

Certified and/or licensed as a BICSI Installation Technician
Certificate in A+

Work Conditions

Willingness to work outside regardless of weather conditions
Expected to work varied schedules, including on-call, overtime, shifts, 7 days a week, as well as weekends and holidays
Must be 18 years of age or older
Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Able to provide your own transportation
Union Pacific operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This job may be required to work various shifts, overtime, holidays and weekends based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Travel Requirements: Must be willing to work away from home for several days or weeks at a time if required.
Agree to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety boots, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires
Willingness to practice safe work habits
Must be willing and able to work around large equipment such as railcars, locomotives and cranes
Apply only to those locations where you are prepared to live and work
Work Conditions: Must have a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license or able to obtain one within three months. Failure to obtain the FCC license will be considered as voluntary resignation from employment
Work Conditions: Must have a General Radio Telephone Operator (GROL) license or able to obtain one within three months. Failure to obtain the GROL license will be considered as voluntary resignation from employment
To the extent required by federal law and/or collective bargaining agreement, membership to the respective labor union is required. The union agreement dictates the pay rate and cannot be individually negotiated. Monthly dues are the responsibility of the employee.