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.