Telecommunications Comm Center Technician I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level

Job Description

Responsible to the Telecommunication Comm Center Foreman for performance of preventive and corrective maintenance servicing of Telecommunications and EMS equipment, network monitoring and coordination. Prepares and assigns work schedules in accordance with the Tri-State telecom maintenance program. Responsible for installation and maintenance of all telecommunication equipment associated with System Operations and Tri-State's Marketing Department.

Responsible to the Telecommunication Comm Center Foreman for performance of preventive and corrective maintenance servicing of Telecommunications and EMS equipment, network monitoring and coordination. Prepares and assigns work schedules in accordance with the Tri-State telecom maintenance program. Responsible for installation and maintenance of all telecommunication equipment associated with System Operations and Tri-State's Marketing Department.

There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of five job grade levels:
Telecommunications Comm Center Technician I, job grade T2;
Telecommunications Comm Center Technician II, job grade T3;
Telecommunications Comm Center Technician III, job grade T4;
Telecommunications Comm Center Technician IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Telecommunications Comm Center 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.

• 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)
• Paid Leave Benefits

Hiring Wage: $64.58

Hiring Wage Range: $58.92-$61.68

Hiring Wage Range: $53.79-$56.29

Hiring Wage Range: $49.14-$51.41

Hiring Wage Range: $44.92-$46.97

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

• Monitor the Telecom Network Management System for alarm conditions and report alarms to appropriate parties.
• As operating agent for joint projects, coordinate the scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance activities with Tri‑State, WAPA, and XCEL.
• Coordinate the scheduling of installation and maintenance of equipment on Tri‑State Telecommunications system with field technicians and supervisors.
• Assist with the installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of, Tri‑State Telecommunication Network Management System.
• Perform installation, preventive and corrective maintenance of camera and security systems
• Administer and maintain the corporate telephone system to include adds, moves, and changes.

• 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.
• Responsible for installation and maintenance of all telecommunication equipment at facilities within the area of responsibility.
• Record and enter maintenance data into the computerized maintenance system.
• 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…