Field Electronics Technician - Telecom & Networking

Otter Tail Power Company; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership options

Retirement savings plan with employer

Health insurance

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Jamestown, ND is seeking an experienced Electronic Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecom and networking equipment across our service territory. You will work with microwave, fiber, antennas, SCADA, and power systems while documenting work and ensuring safety.

The role reports to Supervisor Network Engineering and requires travel within the service area with a base compensation of about $52.58/hour.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of networking and telecommunications related equipment, services, and integrated technologies.
• Knowledge of test equipment and electronic testing procedures.
• The ability to maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of network infrastructure, telecommunication services, and electronic equipment.
• Strong judgment, resourcefulness, and problem‑solving skills when addressing unusual situations.
• Builds and maintains productive, cooperative relationships with colleagues across the organization
• The willingness and ability to travel throughout the company’s service territory.
• A commitment to working safely and following company safety rules and procedures.
• The ability to establish residence within 30 miles of the position’s permanent headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair network and telecommunications infrastructure and equipment, including network transport, microwave, fiber, tower, two‑way radio, telephone, paging, SCADA, load‑control, and power systems.
• Utilize standard test and diagnostic equipment to identify, analyze, and resolve communication and network system issues.
• Work with transmitting and receiving antennas, radio interference equipment and tower lighting systems.
• Applies strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with ingenuity, when responding to complex technical situations.
• Create detailed documentation and accurate reports tracking work performed, materials usage, and expenditures.
• Perform assigned duties throughout the Otter Tail Power Company system as business needs require.
• Complete all work in accordance with company safety requirements and use the appropriate equipment and protective measures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Networking knowledge

Testing equipment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety awareness

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

OTDR

Oscilloscope

Fiber splicer

Spectrum analyzer

Power meter

Voltmeter

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Jamestown, ND is seeking an experienced Electronic Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecom and networking equipment across our service territory. You will work with microwave, fiber, antennas, SCADA, and power systems while documenting work and ensuring safety.

The role reports to Supervisor Network Engineering and requires travel within the service area with a base compensation of about $52.58/hour.