Electronic Technician - 90286892 - Jackson

Electronic Technician - Jackson

Your success is a train ride away! As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Summary of Duties: The scope of work to be performed by the electronic technician communications includes, but is not limited to, providing a central clearing-house point for Amtrak communications circuit problems.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize digital computer hardware and remote microprocessor-controlled equipment to provide technical and troubleshooting assistance to field personnel in order to correct problems.
• Provide interface between Amtrak, outside providers, and resellers and help determine area of responsibility as problems develop.
• Provide key contact point for emergency operation in the event of communications systems failures and coordinate restoral procedures with Amtrak and outside personnel.
• Maintenance of communications remote test equipment.
• Coordination, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for all voice and data communications circuits and testing of communications equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants will be required to qualify for the position by passing the electronic technician examination for communications prepared by System Communications Engineering Department. The technician must be familiar with the division reporting structure, possess knowledge of data and voice circuit electronics, and have general knowledge of electronics. Must be capable of learning, understanding, and maintaining Amtrak's cable plant. Applicants must have a valid driver's license on the date of hire. Applicants must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.

Preferred Qualifications: Electronic/electrical background or education. Communications, electrical and/or electronic experience. Previous railroad experience in communications. Experience with Fiber Optic Equipment.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly range is $50.80 $50.80 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.