Senior Rail Communications Technician

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan transportation agency in Buffalo, NY seeks a skilled Communications Technician to oversee and repair communications systems integral to the Metro operation. Responsibilities include supervising subordinates, conducting tests, and ensuring safety standards are met, with training in electrical theory required. This role involves on-site and outdoor work, addressing physical and technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess qualifications for subordinate classifications.
• Must demonstrate high skill in wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting and repairing communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and repairs on communications systems.
• Supervise subordinates to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Perform periodic inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Reading cable diagrams

Using electrical test equipment

Expressing ideas effectively

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school

Two years of formal training in electrical/electronic theory

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeters

Job description

A metropolitan transportation agency in Buffalo, NY seeks a skilled Communications Technician to oversee and repair communications systems integral to the Metro operation. Responsibilities include supervising subordinates, conducting tests, and ensuring safety standards are met, with training in electrical theory required. This role involves on-site and outdoor work, addressing physical and technical challenges in a dynamic environment.