EMPLOYMENT
(positions are posted as they become available)
DISPATCH & REPAIR TECHNICIAN, MID-RIVERS, POSTED 11/11/10
(Location: Glendive, MT)
Do you have skills in IT or electronics and you are a problem solver who enjoys working with people then you may be interested in this position. Computer skills are required along with experience in personal computer hardware and software maintenance and an emphasis on Internet applications (i.e., web browsers, Email, Internet connection applications). Customer service and interpersona; skills are required. Knowledge of other telecommunication services, such as cellular, Internet, cable television, and data services are desirable. The rewards at Mid-Rivers Communications are many, which include competitive wages. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www:midrivers.com, any Mid-Rivers Business Office or any local Job Serivce. Submit application to Human Resources. Review of applicatios will begin on November 5; position will remain open until filled. EOE.
Mid-Rivers Communications
105 Seven Mile Drive
Glendive, MT 59330
406-687-3336
CENTRAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR, MID-RIVERS, POSTED 10/22/10
(Loction: Glendive, MT)
Experience in a cooperative or non-profit setting is helpful. Computer and drafting skills are mandatory. Experience with RUS practices is a plus. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Montana Driver's License. Minimum requirements is an Associated Technical Degree or five years related work experience. Three years in a telecommunications supervisory capacity is preferred but not required. Specialized training and experience in telecommunications may be substituted for education. A Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering or other relevant field is highly desirable but not required. The rewards at Mid-Rivers Communications are many, which include competitive wages. If interested in applying, please complete a company application which can be obtained at www:midrivers.com, any Mid-Rivers Business Office or any local Job Serivce. Submit application to Human Resources. Review of applicatios will begin on November 5; position will remain open until filled. EOE.
Mid-Rivers Communications
105 Seven Mile Drive
Glendive, MT 59330
406-687-3336
SERVICE COORDINATOR & SUPPORY SUPERVISOR, NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 9/8/10(Location: Scobey, MT)
Supervises service coordinator staff. Assigns daily work to ensure that the Support Desk/service delivery standards and goals are met. Trains new staff. Ensures that Support Desk activity is documented as requried and compiles reports to management. May perform delegated activities for Data Operations Manager. Duties: Responsible for managing and training of 3rd party call/support centers; responsible for the implementation of new service, disconnect and trouble reporting procedures; responsible for researching and managing customer escalations; responsible for monthly and yearly metrics; maintains vacation schedule for all members of the department; maintains tardiness and attendance records; subject to delegation of authority by Data Operations Manager, makes periodic performance appraisals, determines wage and salary adjustments and develops training programs. Coaches and counsels employees with the aim of furthering employee growth and development and through personal example sets high leadership and performance standards. Education/Experience: any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abiliites would be: High school diploma; Associates of Arts Degree preferred; Minimum three to five years experience in customer service and support or in a supervisory position. Cooperative experience a plus. EOE. Position will remain open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop.
Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
CENTRAL OFFICE TECHNICIAN, NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 8/11/10
Location: Scobey, MT
Performs required work in connection with the maintenance, repair, servicing, and testing of all types of central office, light wave, and related equipment. Responsibilities include: Responsible for all maintaining and monitoring all central office equipment, carrier equipment, data network and associated items; Assist in installs, maintains, and test all types of central office facilities, toll and subscriber carrier systems, and associated equipment; Montors quality of tolls, EAS, special circuits, routers, switches and other subscriber carrier facilities; Takes trouble reports and clears trouble; Tests, maintains, evaluates and assists in performance records of all other equipment of the central office system such as customer's line equipment, central office switching gear and common eqiupment, trunks leaving and entering central office, billing and traffic metering equipment, etc. Work with third party maintenance, vendor facility staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Must have a least three to five years experience in this environment; Assocates or Bachelor's degree in electronics a plus; CCNA Required (will work with individual to obtain); CCNP Certification a plus. EOE. Position will remain open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop.
Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
COE ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - MID-RIVERS COMMUNICATIONS, POSTED 4/26/10
(Location: Glendive, MT)
Supervise and performs engineering services on central office, transmission, broadband data, video and mobile & fixed wireless telecommunications facilities. Analyzes and provides management with information on availability and pricing of telecommunication technology and services. Analyzes and evaluates existing communications networks and infrastructure. Calculates and recommends upgrades or restructuring of equipment or routing to meet emerging requirements. Ability to work and effectively communicate with management, peers and outside vendors. Strong analytical and problem resolution and organizational skills. Strong ability to work on and prioritize multiple concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with minimal supervision. A Bachelor of Science Degree in engienering or other relevant field is highly desirable but not required. Minimum requirement is an Associated Technical Degree or five years related work experience. Three years in a telecommunications supervisory capacity is preferred but not required. Specialized training and experience in telecommunications may be substituted for education. Experience in a cooperative or non-profit setting is helpful. Computer and drafting skills are mandatory. Experience with RUS practices is a plus. Must have or be able to obtain valid MT driver's license. If interested, please complete a company application which can be found on-line at www.midrivers.com or any Mid-Rivers' business office, or any local Job Service. Review of applications will begin on May 3. Position will remain open until filled. EOE
Mid-Rivers Communications
Human Resources
105 Seven Mile Drive
Glendive, MT 59330
406-687-3336
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN (2 TEMPORARY POSITIONS) - NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 4/5/10 (Location: 1 location in Williston, ND, and 2nd position located in Worden, MT):
Accomplishes technican activities in a manner that will produce the expected level of results. Responsibilities: Place direct buried cable using digging and trenching equipment; perform various aerial duties including climbing poles, installing or removing cable, installing "messenger strands", "lashing" telephone cable around messenger strand, transferring cable and equipment from old pole to new pole; Restore all disturbed surfaces, such as concrete and bituminous payment, trim trees and perform other landscaping duties as necessary; place cable within the underground conduit system; maintain underground conduit system and performs construction duties as required; set telephone poles by using pole truck, digging machinery and various types of bracking methods and equipment; prepare time sheets and accident reports as required; is familiar with the considerable hazards that exist in connection with the construction or maintenance of any phase of outside plant work. This includes falls, electric shock or flash, falling objects and traffic. Is familiar with and uses protective equipment and safety practices and is able to provide first aid and artifical repiration, including pole top rescue. Submit time, mileage and gas tickets, material charge-outs and credit-ins, and any other clerical forms or other required procedural work; operate automative equipment when assigned. Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules, regulations and safe practices; keep informed on all systems policies and procedures, attends and particip[ants in all safety and training meetings scheduled. Experience: Up to one year as apprentice and/or six months experience as Groundsman is desired. EOE. Position will remain open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop.
Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
WIRELESS TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR - NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 2/17/10
(Location: Glasgow, MT)
Responsible for supervision of the maintenance and repair of cellular bse station equipment, microwave radios, channel banks, power and battery systems and other equipment associated with the wireless network. Responsibilities:Supervise the wireless technical staff, including selection, training, development, performance management, appraisals, and coaching, ensuring that the goals and objectives set by the company are met; Responsible to manage the maintenance and repair of cellular base stations, microwave radios, channel banks and DC power systems; Responsible to manage the staff and the processes for the following: testing equipment, measuring devices, meters and tools in wiring, repairing, maintaining and testing of the cellular communications system equipment including but not limited to: (1) Cellular/PCS Base Stations-Nortel BTS/800/1900, CDMA & AMPS, (2) Wireless DSL applications, (3) Microwave radio systems, (4) DC power systems, (5) DC battery systems, (6) Channel banks/multiplexers, (7) Digital Acess Crossconnects-DACS, (8) Cellular phones; Supervise tower installation and maintenance of antenna systems; Recognizing that job safety is a primary objective in all duties, attends and participants in company safety and training meetings and assists in ensuring a safe working environment. Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Minimum three years in a supervisory role in the telecommunicztions industry iwth emphasis on project management and technical supervisory roles. Proven abilities to manage internal and external operations. EOE. Position open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop.
Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
WIRELESS DIVISION MANAGER - NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 12/17/09
(Location: TBD)
Manage and direct the activities of the Wireless Division for all the Nemont companies. Responsibilities: develop, plan, implement and manage all aspects of the Wireless Operations; manage wireless operations staff, including selection, training, development, performance management, appraisals and coaching, ensuring that the goals and objectives set by the company are met; plan, develop and make recommendations on department organizations, staff, short-range and long-range programs and equipmeny. Work effectively with Plant Operations to ensure optimal use of technical resources and work to eliminate unnecessary duplication of technical/engineering functions between the two organizations; develop and manage the budget for all Wireless Operations processes to ensure company financial objectives are met; actively partiicpate in the strategic planning process as a member of the executive management team by providing support of company initative, maintaining confidentiality, taking initiative to propose policies and programs that contribute to the company's success, and accepting accountability for participation. Set a positive leadership example demonstrated through performance; keep informed of technical developments through the study of technical literature, attendance at appropriate meeitngs, and participation and reading on research activities in communications; participate in Monthly Board meetings and present the wireless division reports to the Sagebrus Board; lead the discussion of service results and capital requests for board approval. Education: Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. Bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications field, electronics, business administration or other related field; 10 plus years of progessive management roles in plant operations, and/or network management, with a minimum of 15 years experience in the telecommunications industry. Cooperative experience a plus. EOE. Position open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop.
Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
PLANT RECORDS SUPERVISOR - NEMONT TELEPHONE, POSTED 11/20/09
(Location: Scobey, MT)
Responsible for the network records activities of Nemont and its subsidiaries. Supervises activities for plant services specialists and special circuit coordinator. Coordinates with customer service, Internet service, billing and plant departments. Job Duties: Direct records management of all plant facilities to audit, track and provide plant quality assurance; Activiely manage port assignments and capacity of network elements at main offices, outposts, central offices, digital line cabinets, remote buildings and huts; Actively manage assignments and capacity of plant facilities (copper/fiber) at main distribution frames, cross connects, distribution panels and relay racks at central offices, digital line cabinets, remote buildings and huts; Responsible for special services circuits and advanced data circuits (copper/fiber) contracts and circuit or transport ordering process from carriers and ISPs; Ensure company compliance of filed tariffs, regulations and 911 emergency service operations; Assist other departments and resolving plant issues to ensure service is installed and repaired by committed date and time; Make periodic performance appraisals, and promotes a high level of employee morale. Education: Associate's degree in telecommunications or minimum of two years experience of telecommunications network records management experience preferred. Experience with physical installation of plant facilities (copper/fiber) and network elements desired.
EOE. Position open until filled. For complete job description or to apply, go to: www.nemont.coop Nemont Telephone
Wayne Partridge
P.O. Box 600
Scobey, MT 59263
406-783-2212
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