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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Telecom Technician in BILLINGS, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Associate or technical college degree in an electronics-related field, or, related military or industrial experience, or, two years of related experience in the telecommunication technician field
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Ability to work overtime including evening and weekend shifts in response to acute service needs
- Ability to work as a team member to install, maintain, or repair telecom systems
- Ability to lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
- Commercial Drivers License preferred or the ability to obtain
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Install and maintain microwave circuits and equipment
- Climb towers to install microwave or other equipment
- Provide fiber optic support including maintaining fiber optic cable and the electronic equipment attached to it
- Provide support for 2-way radio use including maintaining handheld units and installing and maintaining units at tower sites and trucks
- Maintain the master controller for the radio system
- Install and maintain power-line carrier equipment
- Troubleshoot and remediate system outages
- Interface with outside entities
- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
- Complete required paper and computer work
- Use a variety of testing equipment, tools, computers, and software programs to analyze systems and circuits, to communicate, and to document service
- Respond to emergency situations
- Drive to installation locations
- Operate UTV / ATV / Snowcat vehicles
- Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
- Interact with the public as needed
- Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$33.59 - $55.82 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Closes on July 16, 2024.