Job Description
About the Position:
We are presently seeking a Telecommunication Technician A for openings in Potsdam. In addition to a starting wage of $51.78 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.
Under general supervision to perform such duties as: install, test and maintain mobile radio transmitters and receivers such as pagers, portable units, and associated equipment other than base stations; to test and maintain all types of radio transmitters and receivers and associated equipment in a shop; to investigate radio and TV interference complaints; to perform substation and transmission line interference surveys; to perform inspections, investigations or tests on equipment where the complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification; to prepare necessary reports; to maintain F.C.C. records pertaining to the above duties; and to assist Communications Testers of a higher classification.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
- Must have satisfactorily completed accredited courses in Mathematics through Trigonometry, DC and AC Circuits including Magnetism and Polyphase Theory, Basic Electrical and Mechanical Diagrams, and Fundamental Solid State Electronics or successful completion of the equivalent agreed upon by Management and the Brotherhood;
- Must have valid F.C.C. General Class Radiotelephone License or NABER Two-Way Radio Certificate.
- Must pass validated aptitude test
$51.78/hr
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
About the Position:
We are presently seeking a Telecommunication Technician A for openings in Potsdam. In addition to a starting wage of $51.78 per hour, we offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation, tuition assistance and more.
Under general supervision to perform such duties as: install, test and maintain mobile radio transmitters and receivers such as pagers, portable units, and associated equipment other than base stations; to test and maintain all types of radio transmitters and receivers and associated equipment in a shop; to investigate radio and TV interference complaints; to perform substation and transmission line interference surveys; to perform inspections, investigations or tests on equipment where the complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification; to prepare necessary reports; to maintain F.C.C. records pertaining to the above duties; and to assist Communications Testers of a higher classification.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
- Must have satisfactorily completed accredited courses in Mathematics through Trigonometry, DC and AC Circuits including Magnetism and Polyphase Theory, Basic Electrical and Mechanical Diagrams, and Fundamental Solid State Electronics or successful completion of the equivalent agreed upon by Management and the Brotherhood;
- Must have valid F.C.C. General Class Radiotelephone License or NABER Two-Way Radio Certificate.
- Must pass validated aptitude test
$51.78/hr
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
About National Grid
National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed.
National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales.
In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts.
National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.