Telecom Technician

Telecom Technician

Work Location: Helena, MT

Pay range: Union Rate $34.68 to $57.63 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this 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.

About this job:

- 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

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

- 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. Commercial Driver's license preferred or the ability to obtain

- 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

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4811

Posting Dates: July 30 2025 through August 13, 2025

Department/Division: Business Technology

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.