Journeyman Electronic Technician

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

OTP Jamestown CSC
Jamestown, ND 584022220, USA

POSITION: Electronic Technician
LOCATION: Jamestown, ND (preferred) or Devils Lake, ND

DUTIES

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the reliable systems and technology that powers our communities. We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Electronic Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic telecommunications and networking equipment throughout our service territory.

In this role, you will work with a variety of technologies and systems while applying your technical knowledge, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, variety, travel, and contributing to dependable utility operations.

This position reports to Supervisor Network Engineering.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair network and telecommunications infrastructure and equipment, including:
  • Network Transport and telecommunication services
  • Microwave radio systems
  • Fiber optic infrastructure and cable plant
  • Communications tower infrastructure
  • Two‑way radio systems
  • Telephone and paging systems
  • Supervisory control, telemetering, and SCADA equipment
  • Load‑control systems
  • Batteries, chargers, inverters, and power systems
• Utilize standard test and diagnostic equipment to identify, analyze, and resolve communication and network system issues. Equipment includes voltmeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, optical power meter, OTDR, fiber splicer, and hand tools.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

We’re seeking candidates with:

• 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.

This union position offers the opportunity to use your technical skills in a hands‑on career that supports reliable services across our system. Join Otter Tail Power Company and help us maintain the network and telecommunications infrastructure essential to serving our customers and communities.

We believe employment is a partnership and to support our talent, we offer competitive wage and benefit package including employee stock ownership options, retirement savings fund with employer match, health insurance plan options and more. The expected base compensation for this role is $52.58 per hour within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Applications accepted through October 16, 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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