2025 Communications Electronic Technician (Elkhart, IN)

Davita Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Communications Electronic Technician in Elkhart, Indiana. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and managing inventory. The position offers on-the-job training and progression to CET, with competitive pay and benefits starting from day one with the company.

Benefits

80/20 insurance plan for employee, spouse, and dependents

401(k) plan begins on first day of employment

$20K life insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and check communication equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational regulations.
• Transport tools and equipment to job sites.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication skills

Multi-tasking

Planning and organizing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Job Description

Norfolk Southern is seeking qualified candidates with recent experience in testing, installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment, including but not limited to radios, digital microwave (MW), and radio frequency (RF) data link equipment.

Principal Duties:

• Ensure compliance with all railroad safety, operational, and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.
• Install, maintain, replace, and inspect communication equipment such as cables, computers, printers, monitors, radios, telephones, modems, wireless components, security cameras, batteries, connectors, and testing equipment.
• Install, maintain, and check VHF radios, data circuits, automatic equipment identification, CCTV, radar, speaker systems, and other communication facilities.
• Cut, splice, and pull cables on ground, poles, and towers.
• Use trenching equipment to bury cables and equipment underground.
• Receive and record inventory deliveries.
• Retrieve parts from inventory to install and maintain equipment.
• Transport tools and equipment to job sites by truck.
• Install wiring in office and field locations.

Pay Rate:

Pay rate is subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement and may vary by location.

• During training - 75% of CET hourly rate. Current CET rate is $29.35/hr.
• Upon promotion to CET - approximately $8,632.87/month.

Training:

On-the-job training for up to 1 year to qualify as a Communications Electronic Technician (CET). Promotion may occur sooner based on performance and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FCC license or NABOR certificate after hire.
• Ability to work a 6-day schedule with one rest day (5 days work, 1 standby).
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL after hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in network management.

Medical Benefits:

• Company benefits start on the first day of the second month after hire (during training).
• 80/20 insurance plan for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Union benefits available after trainee status.
• Medical (Managed or 85/15 plan).
• $20K life insurance.
• 401(k) plan begins on first day of employment.
• After 1 year, eligible for dental and vision coverage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Time management.
• Prioritizing work demands.
• Effective communication skills.
• Multi-tasking.
• Planning and organizing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Career Path:

Predecessor Jobs: None

Future Jobs: Supervisor C&S

Environment: Outdoor/Field

Shift Work: No

On-Call: Yes

Weekend Work: Yes

Travel Required: Yes

Note: The job status indicates it is active and accepting applications.