Electronic Technician - Communications - 90403817 - Long Island City

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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.

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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 Electronic Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of communications and electronic systems and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting communication circuits using digital multimeters, telecom test equipment; diagnosing and repairing computer, printer, and microprocessor-controlled equipment; and performing routine preventative maintenance and inspections at communication sites and control centers. The position requires working knowledge of data and voice communications systems, electronic circuits, and inside- and outside- plant telecommunications infrastructure. Candidates should have knowledge of structured cabling standards and industry best practices, as well as fiber-optic cable installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordination, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance for all voice and data communications circuits and testing of communications equipment.
• 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.

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.
• Must have 2-years of experience int he communication field. 
• Familiar general communication equipment theory, must possess a practical working knowledge of testing, repairing and maintaining of wired and wireless communications equipment and systems. 
• 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:

• Proficiency with computers and networking.
• Electronic/electrical background or education preferred.
• Communications, electrical and/or electronic experience preferred.
• Previous railroad experience in communications preferred. 

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $49.20 – $50.80 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). 

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID: 166555
Posting Location(s): New York

Relocation Offered: No
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.