Senior Electronic Technician – RF/Microwave & Networking

Union Pacific Railroad; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Assistance

Stock Purchase Plan

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to repair, maintain, and install VHF/UHF and licensed microwave radio systems supporting voice and data across the network. You will work in the field across territories, troubleshoot RF systems, and maintain routers and video surveillance to ensure trains run smoothly.

Applicants should have basic computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.
• Able to assist and direct work of others.
• Able to communicate and work well both independently and with others.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic operations and interpret data from tables and graphs.
• Able to plan, organize, and track information and activities.
• Able to understand and apply basic mechanical principles to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair telecommunications facilities in your territory.
• Work independently or occasionally with another technician.
• Maintain and repair mobile and base radios (155-162 MHz, 5-100 watts).
• Work on terrestrial microwave systems (5.8 GHz, 6 GHz, 10-12 GHz, 18 GHz).
• Handle SCADA radios (200, 400, and 900 MHz).
• Maintain routers, switches, access points, and IP video surveillance systems.
• Perform maintenance on generators (2,000 to 17,000 watts) and rectifier systems (12, 24, 48V).
• Maintain radio tower marking light systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair antenna and RF transmission lines.
• Ensure RF surge suppression and grounding/bonding systems are functioning properly.
• Utilize test equipment such as antenna analyzers, service monitors, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
• Diagnose issues with antennas and coax cables before involving tower climbers.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Respond to service restoration calls, often due to weather-related damages.
• Ensure critical equipment is repaired promptly to maintain train service.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Arithmetic skills

Mechanical basics

Job description

Union Pacific Railroad is seeking a Senior Electronic Technician to repair, maintain, and install VHF/UHF and licensed microwave radio systems supporting voice and data across the network. You will work in the field across territories, troubleshoot RF systems, and maintain routers and video surveillance to ensure trains run smoothly.

Applicants should have basic computer skills, a valid driver’s license, and a strong safety focus.