Join Our Team!

Red River Communications is now taking applications for a motivated and skilled Outside Plant Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will install, splice, maintain, and repair our broadband network’s outside plant infrastructure. This includes fiber-optic cables, distribution cabinets, and underground facilities. As an Outside Plant Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of our fiber-optic network and the overall satisfaction of our members and customers. Red River provides tools, training, and a fun work environment where you can grow your career.

The excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. We also provide long-term disability, life insurance, and outstanding retirement programs. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Install, maintain, and service data circuits, fiber-optic cables, wireless subscriber modules, protection devices, and customer-owned equipment.
  • Splice and test fiber-optic cable.
  • Proficient with test equipment such as VOM, ethernet tester, Wi-Fi analyzer, cable fault locator, OTDR and fusion splicers.
  • Maintain and update customer network information in NISC and NOC360.
  • Assist contractors working near buried facilities – where necessary.
  • Consult customers to determine problems and acceptable resolutions.
  • Complete installation and repair-related documentation and reports in a timely fashion.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance instruction manuals.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail, work independently – with moderate supervision, and make sound technical decisions using information.
  • Works safely and complies with all safety and company policies set forth by Red River Communications.
  • Display a positive work attitude and professional appearance, plus maintain a clean, efficient work area and company vehicle.
  • Understand that these are not the sole responsibilities; you will perform all other duties as needed and assigned.
  • Regular, reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.
  • Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Must participate in the on-call rotation schedule.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

 

Why This Role Matters:

This position is responsible for installing and repairing fiber-optic communication networks and services, including broadband, managed Wi-Fi, phone, digital TV, and cameras. Responsibilities require discretion, judgment, tact, and poise.

What You Bring:

  • Must possess a valid and insurable driver’s license.
  • Education Requirements: Minimum – High School Diploma / GED equivalent
  • Ability to continuously read, write and speak with clarity.
  • Knowledge of telecommunications plant equipment operations and maintenance.
  • Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computers and devices, different software programs, and telephone systems.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with co-workers and various business contacts. Must be a team player and possess the ability to work with moderate supervision.
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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.

Red River Communications offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Flexible or health savings contributions
  • Wellness programs
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Uniform/clothing provided by Red River Communications
  • PTO: vacation, holiday and sick time
  • Leave time for various occasions
  • Contributions towards a Pension and 401(k) Savings plan on behalf of the employee (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
  • Free or reduced costs on Red River Communications services: internet/Wi-Fi, phone, digital TV, self-monitored security cameras, and cellular.

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.

APPLY TODAY!

If you’re interested or want more information, send us your cover letter and resume at [email protected]

This full-time position has excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and 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.

Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!