NorthWestern Energy · 1 day ago
Telecom Technician
Havre, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$34.68/hr - $57.63/hr
2+ years expNorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. 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.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
First Aid/CPR Certification
Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Preferred
Commercial Driver's license preferred or the ability to obtain
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus
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
Company
NorthWestern Energy
For more than 100 years, NorthWestern Energy continues to deliver the energy and exceptional service that their customers and communities
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian B. Bird
President and Chief Operating Officer
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