Telecommunications Technician , II, III, IV or JL

Job Description:

Responsible to the Telecommunications Maintenance Superintendent or Foreman for performance of preventive and corrective maintenance in servicing of Telecommunications and EMS field equipment.

Note: There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels:
Telecommunications Technician I, job grade T2;
Telecommunications Technician II, job grade T3;
Telecommunications Technician III, job grade T4;
Telecommunications Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Telecommunications Technician, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Journey Level Telecommunications Technician

Hiring Wage: $62.09

Telecommunications Technician IV

Hiring Wage Range: $56.66-$59.31

Telecommunications Technician III

Hiring Wage Range: $51.72-$54.12

Telecommunications Technician II

Hiring Wage Range: $47.25-$49.43

Telecommunications Technician I

Hiring Wage Range: $43.19-$45.17

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance servicing of equipment as required to ensure compliance with all NERC/FERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation/Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) Regulations.

• Install and test Telecommunications, Data and EMS equipment as required.

• Operate and maintain off‑road and all‑terrain vehicles.

• Record and enter maintenance data into the computerized maintenance system.

• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.

• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.

• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.

• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.

• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.

• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.

• Commitment to company values.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication…