Telecom Technician

Overview

Work location can be either Great Falls or Havre.

• 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 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 North Western Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

• 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 Drivers 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 Fundamentals 2.0 certification is a plus

Full-time position with compensation ranging from $34.68 to $57.63 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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 Program (up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents);
Life Insurance (basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available); tuition reimbursement; competitive pay with scheduled wage increases and annual incentive opportunities; paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; and paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open through February 4, 2026.

Apply online at: northw