Telecom Electronics Technician II - Rail Communications

BNSF Railway; Thayer (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Railroad Retirement

Parental support

Job summary

BNSF Railway is hiring a Telecom Electronic Technician II to maintain communications systems across the network. The role supports radios, MW and RF data links, and related wired/wireless devices, contributing to safe and efficient railroad operations.

This full-time position (40 hrs/week, 6 days) includes on-call shifts, overtime, travel within the seniority region, and on-the-job training at the BNSF Training Center. It offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum of verifiable electronics experience or post-high school training.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
• Must pass Electronic Technician II qualification test with 80% or better.
• Union membership is with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and union dues are required per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment, including radios, digital microwave (MW), and radio frequency (RF) data link equipment.
• Install, assemble, repair, adjust, test and maintain wired and wireless systems and devices, AEI systems, IP networks, VoIP, cameras, RF communications, voice and data communications, front and end train devices, and soldering electrical/electronic components.
• Daily work is conducted in a safety sensitive environment with diverse and extreme weather conditions; work around loud noises and heavy equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and union rules; wear PPE and respond to emergencies; travel as needed.

Skills

Electronics experience

Soldering

Reading schematics

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

Post-high school training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

BNSF Railway is hiring a Telecom Electronic Technician II to maintain communications systems across the network. The role supports radios, MW and RF data links, and related wired/wireless devices, contributing to safe and efficient railroad operations.

This full-time position (40 hrs/week, 6 days) includes on-call shifts, overtime, travel within the seniority region, and on-the-job training at the BNSF Training Center. It offers competitive benefits and a strong safety culture.