Telecommunications Technician Apprentice - Journey

Sunflower•Great Bend, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, a generation and transmission cooperative serving Central and Western Kansas, is hiring a Telecommunications Technician Apprentice at its Great Bend Station. The role involves field work maintaining telecommunications equipment at peak efficiency. The technician assists with installing, testing, inspecting, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment; diagnosing telecommunications problems; and performing corrective and preventive maintenance as required. The position offers opportunities to learn about evolving electronics and communications equipment, gain utility-industry experience alongside other departments, and work in a welcoming culture emphasizing servant leadership and growth. The company describes its compensation and benefits package as outstanding and mentions low health insurance premiums, a company-funded pension, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

For the Apprentice qualification: a two-year post-high-school technical certification in an accredited electronics technology program or a related field, or two years of practical electronic equipment installation and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain and maintain an FCC General Radio Operator License within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing, testing, inspecting, calibrating, and repairing electronic equipment.
Diagnose telecommunications problems.
Perform corrective and preventive maintenance as required.
Maintain telecommunications equipment at peak efficiency in the field.