About the Position:

We are presently seeking a Telecommunications Tester A for an opening in Glens Falls. In addition to a starting wage of $48.74 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.
Test and maintain all types of radio transmitters and receivers and associated equipment in a shop.
Investigate radio and TV interference complaints; to perform substation and transmission line interference surveys.
Perform inspections, investigations, or tests on equipment where the complexity is comparable to other duties in this classification.
Prepare necessary reports; to maintain F.C.C. records pertaining to the above duties.
Assist Communications Testers of a higher classification.

Job Qualifications:

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.
Valid driver's license required.
High School diploma or equivalent

$48.74 an hour

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 an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.