Field Communications Technician — Fiber, SCADA & Radio

Pacific Power; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Pet insurance

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Journeyman Communications Technician to maintain and certify a wide range of communication systems at our Yakima, WA location. The role includes installing, testing, and certifying voice, data, PBX, microwave, SCADA, and related equipment.

The candidate will work on-site, often independently, with potential supervision of an Assistant Communications Technician. A valid FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent is required within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains PacifiCorp communication systems including voice, data, PBX, microwave, land mobile radio, SCADA, and fiber optics equipment.
• Installs, tests, and certifies the listed equipment.
• Often works independently but may be assigned to work with a Lead or Senior Technician; may direct an Assistant Communications Technician.
• Responsible for vehicles, tools and materials supplied by the Company for use in this position.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PacifiCorp is seeking a Journeyman Communications Technician to maintain and certify a wide range of communication systems at our Yakima, WA location. The role includes installing, testing, and certifying voice, data, PBX, microwave, SCADA, and related equipment.

The candidate will work on-site, often independently, with potential supervision of an Assistant Communications Technician. A valid FCC general radio telephone license or equivalent is required within six months.