Title: Communication Site Technician – Electrician
Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Communication Site Technician – Electrician is a licensed journeyman electrician responsible for the electrical infrastructure and overall facility operations of communication sites within the UCA network. The position installs, maintains, and repairs commercial-grade AC electrical services, DC power systems, backup generators, and site grounding systems, and supports the general upkeep of UCA communication shelters and sites statewide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Journeyman Electrician license issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), in good standing, required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Four (4) or more years of commercial or residential electrical experience.
- Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted and amended by the State of Utah, and applicable local electrical codes.
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and RFIs.
- Valid driver license with a clean driving record; ability to safely operate four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five to seven (5–7) years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments.
EXAMPLES OF TASKS/DUTIES
- Install and maintain commercial-grade AC electrical wiring, services, panels, and systems in accordance with the NEC and Utah electrical code.
- Install, maintain, and repair DC power systems, rectifiers/chargers, and battery banks.
- Install, maintain, and repair emergency LP and diesel backup generators and associated automatic transfer switches.
- Install, maintain, and repair site grounding systems; stay current with Motorola R56 grounding standards and techniques.
- Install and maintain site alarms and monitoring systems.
- Install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment.
- Install, maintain, and repair propane systems, tanks, lines, evaporators, and sensors.
- Coordinate and assist with the filling of propane tanks at communication sites.
- Maintain communication shelters, including roofing, foundational support, doors, exterior and interior walls, and other related items.
- Perform and/or coordinate tower maintenance.
- Assist field technicians with various jobs and projects.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
(Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
- Expert knowledge of AC/DC wiring codes, including the NEC and Utah amendments.
- Knowledge and implementation of Motorola R56 grounding standards.
- Ability to properly CAD weld site grounding components.
- LP best practices and codes.
- Ability to design, fabricate, construct, and install communication site related components out of wood, steel, aluminum, or other raw materials.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery: snow cats, loaders, graders, backhoes, forklifts, etc.
- Ability to properly and safely load, secure, and haul large cargo on flatbed trailers.
- Ability to operate four-wheel drive and off-road vehicles to reach mountaintop sites in adverse weather conditions.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to read construction documents used daily.
- Equipped with all tools required by UCA policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasks.
- Team-player mentality: listens to and understands directions, works cooperatively with others, and works safely without any threat to self or others.
- Interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation, typically in an on-the-job setting.
- Willingness to participate in field training, whether on-the-job, classroom-based, or virtual.
- Demonstrates UCA's values and safety culture in daily work activities, behavior, and decision making.
- Ability to keep an inventory of commonly used repair parts.
- Knowledge and use of UCA purchasing policies.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Risks found in the field environment include: working and driving in adverse weather conditions, working long hours, lifting heavy objects, traveling the state, and working on remote mountaintop sites for extended periods of time.
- Able to work project schedules, including weekends and overtime.
Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- completing energized work: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Journeyman Electrician (Required)
Work Location: In person
