Telecom Electronic Technician II - Thayer, MO

Location: Thayer, MO | Anticipated start: 10/19/2026 | 1 position | Full‑time, 40 hrs/wk (6‑day week: 5 regular days + 1 on‑call day) | Subject to on‑call (24/6), overtime, alternate shifts, nights, weekends, holidays per union agreement (seniority‑based) | Moderate travel required; company‑paid on‑the‑job and classroom training includes travel to BNSF Training Center | Relocation assistance not available | 120‑day probationary period | Union: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (dues required)

Pay

Approx. $9,451.94/month (average annual salary $113,423)

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain telecommunications equipment: radios, digital microwave (MW), radio frequency (RF) data link equipment
• Install, assemble, repair, adjust, test, and maintain wired and wireless systems and devices, automatic equipment identification (AEI) systems, IP networks, VoIP, cameras, RF communications, voice and data communications, front‑ and end‑of‑train devices
• Solder electrical/electronic components
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics
• Perform work in a safety‑sensitive environment; adhere to safety rules, policies, federal and state regulations; wear required personal protective equipment
• Engage in daily safety conversations and approaching‑others mindset
• Complete company‑administered Fall Protection Training
• Pass Electronic Technician II qualification test with 80% or better

Working Conditions

• Diverse and extreme weather: heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet
• Walking and working on uneven surfaces
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, heavy/moving machinery
• Work indoors primarily at work bench, equipment bay, installation garage, or RF transmission facility
• Occasional work on top of locomotives and other equipment
• Climb on/off equipment; bend, walk, stand, sit occasionally with breaks
• Use hands and hand tools for holding, grasping, turning, pulling
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Visually distinguish colors: red, blue, green, yellow

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old by anticipated start date
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship (no H‑1B, STEM OPT/CPT, TN, etc.)
• Ability to report to designated work location
• Ability to work safely in the described conditions and schedule
• Ability to meet travel requirements
• Read, write, speak, hear, and understand English
• Possess a valid state‑issued driver’s license
• Experience with soldering work
• Minimum 2 years verifiable electronics experience or post‑high‑school training
• Ability to use hand tools and perform physical tasks (climbing, bending, lifting, color distinction)
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE

Benefits

• Health care options: medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, wellness coaching, 2nd opinion services, high‑quality care network
• Life insurance at no cost to employee
• Railroad Retirement program and competitive 401(k) plan
• Family benefits: parental and pediatric support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, spending accounts
• Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and more
• Benefits vary by union collective bargaining agreement