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　　Date: Feb 1, 2024

　　Location: Decatur, IL, US, 62521

　　Company: Norfolk Southern Corp.

　　Requisition 37107: 2024 Communications Electronic Technician - Decatur, IL

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　　Job Description

　　Norfolk Southern is looking for qualified candidates that possess recent experience in the testing installing, repairing, and maintainingtelecommunications equipment including, but not limited to: Radios, Digital Microwave (MW), and Radio Frequency (RF) Data Link Equipment.

　　Principal Duties:

　　Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

　　Install, maintain, replace, and check communication equipment including cables, computers, printers, monitors, radios, telephones, modems, wireless components, security cameras, batteries, connectors, various parts, and testing equipment.

　　Install, maintain, replace, and check VHF radios, data circuits, automatic equipment identification, closed circuit television, radar, speaker systems and other communication facilities

　　Cut, splice, and pull cable on ground, poles, and towers

　　Use trenching equipment to bury equipment and cables in ground

　　Receive and record inventory delivery

　　Retrieve parts from inventory to install and maintain equipment

　　Transport tools and equipment to jobsite by truck

　　Install wiring in offices and field locations

　　Pay Rate

　　Pay rate information is subject to change based on Collective Bargaining Agreement and, if applicable, may vary by location.

　　During Training – 75% of CET Hourly Rate. Current CET rate is $29.35/hr

　　Promoted to CET – Approximately $8,335.26/month

　　Training

　　OJT for up to 1 year to qualify as a Communications Electronic Technician (CET). Possibility to promote sooner based on job performance and qualifications.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　High School diploma/GED

　　Valid Driver's License

　　21 years of age or older

　　Ability to obtain and maintain an FCC license or NABOR certificate once hired.

　　Ability to work a 6-day work schedule with one scheduled rest day (5 on and 1 stand-by day)

　　Ability to obtain a Class A CDL once hired.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

　　Experience operating heavy equipment

　　Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in network management

　　Medical Benefits

　　Company Benefits - Eligible 1st day of second month after hire (during training)

　　80/20 plan for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents

　　Union Benefits available after mark-up from Trainee status

　　Medical (Managed or 85/15 Plan)

　　$20K Life Insurance

　　401 (K) First Day of Employment

　　After 1st year of service: Eligible for Dental / Vision

　　Skills and Abilities:

　　Time Management

　　Prioritizing Work Demands

　　Communication Skills

　　Multi-tasking

　　Planning and Organizing

　　MS Excel/Spreadsheets, MS Outlook, and MS Word/Word Processing

　　Career Path:

　　Predecessor Jobs: None

　　Future Jobs: Supervisor C&S

　　Environment: Outdoor/Field

　　Shift Work: No

　　On-Call: Yes

　　Weekend Work: Yes

　　Travel Required: Yes

　　Company Overview

　　Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

　　At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

　　Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.

　　2024 Communications Electronic Technician - Decatur, IL