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The Telecom Electronic Technician II position at BNSF offers a full-time role based in Kansas City, KS, with an anticipated start date of March 24, 2024. The salary range for this position is approximately $8,060 per month, with an average annual salary of $96,723. This role includes on-the-job and classroom training at the BNSF Training Center. The position involves installing, repairing, and maintaining communication systems and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient railroad operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and maintain telecommunications equipment, including radios, microwave (MW), and radio frequency (RF) data link equipment.
• Assemble, adjust, test, and maintain wired and wireless systems, VoIP, cameras, AEI systems, and IP networks.
• Troubleshoot telecommunications devices and resolve issues, collaborating with the IT help desk to resolve tickets.
• Perform repairs and calibration on devices, including using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Read and interpret electronic circuit schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Configure and perform advanced soldering on Through Hole and Surface Mount Devices (SMD).
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, complying with safety protocols and regulations.

Required Experience:

• 2 years minimum of verifiable electronics experience or post-high school training.
• Experience in soldering work and troubleshooting electronic circuits to the component level.
• Ability to work safely in diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• Moderate travel required within the assigned region.
• At least 18 years of age or will be by the anticipated start date listed in the job description.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• An associate degree in Electronics or Vocational Certificate in Electronics technology, or 2 years of related verifiable experience.

Work Environment:

• Work primarily conducted in a safety-sensitive environment, including walking on uneven surfaces, working around loud noises, fumes, and heavy machinery.
• Work in diverse and extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional work on top of locomotives and other equipment.

Location of this Position:
Kansas City, KS 66106

About the Company:
BNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads, operating across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. The company is committed to safety, diversity, and excellence. BNSF supports the transportation of essential products and materials, playing a vital role in powering communities throughout America and the world. BNSF offers a comprehensive benefits package and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.