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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Aid in 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 Regulations.
• Install and test Telecommunications, Data and EMS equipment as required.
• Operate and maintain off-road and all-terrain vehicles.
• Install and maintain all telecommunication equipment at facilities within the area of responsibility.
• Record and enter maintenance data into the computerized maintenance system.

Qualifications

• The equivalent of technical training received in an Associate Degree program in Electronics Engineering Technology with advance studies in telecommunications, LAN/WAN theory, and fiber optics.
• Knowledge of first aid and safety requirements peculiar to the electrical utility industry.
• Four (4) or more years of practical experience and/or be able to demonstrate knowledge in maintenance of telecommunication systems as follows:
  • Three (3) years or the equivalent knowledge of fiber optic systems and microwave radio with associated multiplexers and channel banks.
  • Two (2) years or the equivalent knowledge of data networks including TCPIP protocol.
  • One (1) year of practical experience in the operation of a network control center.
• Willingness to work in or around high voltage peculiar to the electrical utility industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 percent of working time, including overnight travel.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must reside within a 60 minute response time of the base location.
• Must have satisfactory work record.
• Willingness to be on call on a 24-hour basis.
• Must be able to demonstrate that he or she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.

Desired Job Qualifications

• Electrical utility experience desirable.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West. Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines. As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.

Job Identification

Job Identification: 693

Job Category

Telecommunications

Posting Date

2026-07-27T15:09:49+00:00

Hiring Salary Range

$44.92-$64.58

Locations

1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US