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At Red River, we make technology easy for our customers. How do we do this? By hiring the most experienced, talented and dedicated people. Do you have the skills and commitment our company and customers need? If yes, apply to join our team!

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What makes Red River a great place to work?

Pssst, want to know a secret? Our employees are passionate about serving our members and customers in the stunning beauty of our service area. In return for giving us your best, we can provide you with:

Ongoing training for career advancement

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Free and discounted Red River Communications services

Excellent health and retirement benefits

A friendly, encouraging workplace

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Join Our Team as a Construction Leader

Red River Communications is seeking a skilled Construction Leader to oversee the construction of critical infrastructure for our expanding telecommunications network. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead a small team (2-3 people) to ensure the successful construction of fiber optic and telecommunications systems.

What You’ll Do:
  • Lead a team to construct and install fiber optics, cable systems, and other telecom infrastructure.
  • Manage day-to-day field operations, including project timelines, equipment use, and safety protocols.
  • Ensure quality control throughout construction, meeting industry standards and project specifications.
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure efficient execution.
  • Troubleshoot issues in the field and provide on-the-spot solutions.
  • Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
  • Train and mentor team members, ensuring best practices and high-performance outcomes

What You Bring:
  • Proven experience in construction leadership, preferably in telecommunications or a similar field.
  • Knowledge of outside plant construction.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project demands.
  • A commitment to maintaining project deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
  • Ability to work in outdoor environments and operate construction equipment as needed.

Why Join Us?
  • Work in a progressive tech environment focused on expanding broadband to rural communities.
  • Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and pension programs.
  • Opportunity to lead key infrastructure projects that impact the future of telecommunications.
  • Location: Abercrombie, ND

This position is full-time with excellent benefits, including; health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, and a 401k with employer contributions. Not to mention time off benefits, free/discounted company services, and great coworkers in a fast-paced environment.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re interested or want more information, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or email us directly using the button below.

Include the words “Construction Leader” in the subject line.

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!

Apply now

ABOUT RED RIVER COMMUNICATIONS 

Red River Communications is a community-focused telecommunications cooperative that provides reliable broadband services to our local area. We provide fiber-optic broadband, Wi-Fi, digital TV, landline phones, hosted business systems, security cameras, and cellular services in North Dakota and Minnesota. Established in 1951 and based in Abercrombie, ND, we recently expanded to include the communities of Breckenridge, Wahpeton, rural Wahpeton, Wilkin County and Clay County, Minnesota. We strive to deliver high-speed internet access to enhance connectivity, economic development, and quality of life for all our members.

Join Our Team as a Right-of-Way Specialist

Red River Communications is looking for a Right-of-Way Specialist to join our team. As a Right-of-Way Specialist, you’ll work as part of a team to drive our projects forward by securing easements, completing paperwork for permits, and meeting with city councils and commissioners to advocate for project approval. If you have experience in right-of-way acquisition and a passion for expanding broadband to rural communities, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:
  • Secure easements from property owners, municipalities and government entities to use land for laying fiber optics, cables and other telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Negotiate terms with landowners or government bodies to reach agreements that comply with both legal requirements and project needs.
  • Prepare and submit permit applications to local, state and federal agencies for the approval of construction and infrastructure deployment.
  • Track and follow up on permits to ensure they are processed on time, coordinating closely with regulatory bodies and project managers.
  • Ensure right-of-way activities stay on track with project timelines and budgets.
  • Represent Red River Communications in meetings with city councils, county commissioners, planning commissions and public utility boards.
  • Address concerns from local authorities, residents and other stakeholders regarding the project’s impact on the community.
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Contribute to RRC’s ongoing success in other ways, which may include:
    • Utilizing GIS tools to manage project locations and right-of-way assets,
    • Site survey and staking for the installation of telecommunications infrastructure,
    • Maintaining outside plant records,
    • Managing data, or
    • Telecommunications sales
Why This Role Matters:

This is a crucial role in helping communities gain access to faster internet. Your work will directly impact how we expand our network, and you’ll be engaging with local governments and key stakeholders to make it happen.

What You Bring:
  • Experience in right-of-way acquisition, easements, and permits.
  • Excellent communication skills, especially when working with city councils or government officials.
  • Knowledge of broadband infrastructure.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities.
Why Join Us?

Red River provides a progressive technology-driven work environment where you can grow your career and offers health insurance (medical, dental and vision), prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) and a pension retirement program, long-term disability and life insurance.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re interested or want more information, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or email us directly using the button below.

Include the words “Right-of-Way Specialist” in the subject line.

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!

Apply now

ABOUT RED RIVER COMMUNICATIONS 

Red River Communications is a community-focused telecommunications cooperative that provides reliable broadband services to our local area. We provide fiber-optic broadband, Wi-Fi, digital TV, landline phones, hosted business systems, security cameras, and cellular services in North Dakota and Minnesota. Established in 1951 and based in Abercrombie, ND, we recently expanded to include the communities of Breckenridge, Wahpeton, rural Wahpeton, Wilkin County and Clay County, Minnesota. We strive to deliver high-speed internet access to enhance connectivity, economic development, and quality of life for all our members.

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