Communications Technician - Nursery, TX / Hourly Grade 10

Programming, installation and maintenance of radios, antennas and associated equipment. Determine and fix issues when technical difficulties arise. Responsible for telephone communications and voice and data communications systems.

Working Conditions

Lifts and carries up to 50 pounds and pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance. Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time. Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards. Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks, power tools and other equipment. 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts. Ability to travel to and from business-related locations. May be required to work after hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations. Ability to respond to call out requirements within 30 minutes.

Essential Functions

- Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment to install, maintain, repair microwave radios, phone equipment, wave guide, antennas and relay carrier equipment.

- Applies, reads, understands and corrects schematic and wiring diagram blueprints.

- Programs and troubleshoots radios, channel banks and phone systems and coordinates check out with System Operations and other departments.

- Participates in emergency callout rotation.

- Aligns and maximizes the performance of microwave antennas.

- Inspects and maintains antenna towers, downguys and lighting.

- Practices all safety procedures pertaining to all aspects of Technical Services work as outlined in the South Texas Electric Cooperative safety handbook.

- Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Communications or related field preferred

Experience

5+ years’ experience in electric utility; may be in lieu of degree

License & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Class A CDL - Must be obtained within 180 days of employment

Testing

Criminal background check

DOT drug test

MVR

Other

MS Office Programs

MS Dynamics

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.