Telecom Field Technician: Tower & Fiber Installations

BNSF Railway; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental and pediatric support

Travel discounts

Job summary

BNSF Railway in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Telecom Maintainer II to manage essential telecommunications systems across the network, enabling safe train movements. The role requires 50%–80% travel to job sites, with on-call duties and union-based shift patterns. Training is provided, and a 120-day probation is standard.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with potential for overnight or extended site work, subject to overtime and shift arrangements. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL class A license required or ability to obtain within 240 days.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Experience coordinating information and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, inspect, maintain, repair and troubleshoot communications equipment.
• Install and maintain fiber optics, cables, towers, antennas, and related sites; install and terminate cabling; tower work may be required.
• Operate trucks and equipment to support telecom work.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment under diverse conditions; follow safety rules and wear PPE.

Skills

CDL license

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Tower climbing

Physical fitness

Budgeting experience

Coordination

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BNSF Railway in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Telecom Maintainer II to manage essential telecommunications systems across the network, enabling safe train movements. The role requires 50%–80% travel to job sites, with on-call duties and union-based shift patterns. Training is provided, and a 120-day probation is standard.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with potential for overnight or extended site work, subject to overtime and shift arrangements. Benefits are included.