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Install, maintain, and test critical railroad telecommunications equipment including radios, microwave links, and security cameras. Ensure compliance with railroad rules and FRA safety regulations while performing field-based maintenance.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL and FCC license after hire. Candidates must be able to work a 6-day schedule, including standby days, and perform physical labor in all weather conditions.
Requisition 39687: 2026 Communications Electronic Technician (Chattanooga, TN/Knoxville, TN)
Description
At Norfolk Southern, we believe that our people power progress. Our culture is built on our SPIRIT values—Safety, Performance, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—which guide how we work, lead, and grow together. If you're ready to launch a career in telecommunications and contribute to the reliability of critical railroad communication systems, we invite you to explore the Communications Electronic Technician Trainee role.
This hands-on, field-based position prepares individuals for a career in communications maintenance through structured classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Trainees learn to install, inspect, and maintain telecommunications equipment essential for safe and efficient rail operations.
What Should You Know
This is a seniority-based union position. You will be required to join the designated union within 60 days of establishing seniority.
You must be available to work a 6-day (6th day as standby/on call) schedule with one scheduled rest day.
Extensive travel may be required.
You must obtain a Class A CDL once hired (training provided if needed).
Ability to obtain and maintain an FCC license or NABOR certificate is required after hire.
Training
Training includes both classroom and field instruction:
Training : Hires in the Northern Region will report to 1 Week Training in Bellevue, OH, hires in the Southern Region will report to our Training Center in McDonough, GA.
On-the-Job Training (OJT): Up to 1 year to qualify as a Communications Electronic Technician (CET). Possibility to promote sooner based on performance and qualifications.
Evaluations: Periodic written and practical assessments.
Successful completion of the training program places trainees on the seniority roster and makes them eligible for promotion to Communications Electronic Technician.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and FRA safety regulations.
Install, maintain, replace, and test communication equipment and detectors (Southern agreement) including: radios, digital microwave (MW), RF data link equipment, cables, computers, printers, monitors, telephones, modems, wireless components, security cameras, batteries, connectors, and testing devices.
Install and maintain VHF radios, detectors (Southern agreement), data circuits, automatic equipment identification systems, CCTV, radar, speaker systems, and other communication facilities.
Cut, splice, and pull cable on ground, poles, and towers.
Use trenching equipment to bury cables and equipment.
Manage inventory: receive deliveries, retrieve parts, and transport tools/equipment to job sites.
Install wiring in offices and field locations.
Qualifications – Required
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
18 years of age or older.
Ability to obtain and maintain FCC (GROL) license or NABOR certificate after hire.
Ability to obtain Class A CDL after hire.
Ability to work a 6-day schedule with one standby day.
Qualifications – Preferred
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License.
Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in network management.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Skills and Abilities
Time management and prioritization.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and organize work effectively.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Capable of climbing, bending, stooping, and working at heights.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work Conditions
Outdoor field work in all weather conditions.
On-call and weekend availability required.
Extensive travel may be required.
Union membership required.
Compensation and Benefits
Training Pay: 75% of CET hourly rate ($31.61/hr).
After Promotion: Approximately $8,978.18/month.
Benefits include:
Medical coverage begins the first day of the second month after hire.
Health insurance (80/20 or 85/15 plan), $20,000 life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility from day one.
Dental and vision coverage after one year of service.
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
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.
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that power the U.S. economy. Today, we operate a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network across 19,000 route miles and have the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern United States. Norfolk Southern serves a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Committed to furthering sustainability, we help our customers avoid 15 million tons of annual carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Our railroaders deliver more than 7 million carloads each year, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Visit our website to learn more about transporting your company’s goods with Norfolk Southern and to calculate how you can decarbonize your supply chain through freight rail.
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