Telecom Technician (Havre or Great Falls, MT)
About The Position
The Technician Telecom is responsible for installing and maintaining microwave, fiber optic, and 2-way radio circuits and equipment to support company facilities and operations. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7% Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath) Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available) Tuition reimbursement Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.) Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave Paid bereavement leave Paid training opportunities Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Associates 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 driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Nice To Haves
- Commercial Driver's license preferred or the ability to obtain
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Responsibilities
- 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
- Work overtime including evening and weekend shifts in response to acute service needs
- Work as a team member to install, maintain, or repair telecom systems
- Respond to emergency situations
- Lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- 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
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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
Benefits
- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
