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Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to WRT CAREERS, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545.

WRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TEMPORARY – OFFICE CLERK ASSISTANT

Department: Accounting & Engineering
Reports To: Accounting Manager & C&E Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Deadline to Apply: Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to Lexi Lawson, WRT Human Resources Manager, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545 by 12:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023.

General Summary:
Assists with general duties in the Accounting Department and Engineering Department including scanning documents, filing, record keeping, and general duties.

Essential Job Functions: 
• Assists with scanning documents.
• Assists with filing and recordkeeping.
• Assists with document comparison and clean-up.
• Assist with map and records comparison and clean-up.
• Assist with address record clean-up.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with good fiscal policy.
• Adapt to the evolving and changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities of WRT and the industry.
• Promote organizational mission and goals by influencing others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes.
• Display an ongoing positive commitment to learning and self-improvement; desiring and making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills for work.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Skill in operating various equipment including scanners and printers.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about WRT’s sales culture.
• Ability to think progressively and innovatively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by WRT’s insurance carrier.

Education and Experience:
Student enrolled or high school graduate.

Reporting Requirements:
Reports to WRT Headquarters in Hazen, ND and must reside within WRT service area.

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Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to WRT CAREERS, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545 or careers@wrtc.com.

WRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT

Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction & Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Deadline to Apply: Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to Lexi Lawson, WRT Human Resources Manager, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545 by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

General Summary:
Assists in the construction, installation, and modification of OSP facilities, network facilities and equipment located at the customer premise. Required to locate and GPS network facilities locations. Position requires travel throughout the WRT service territories with occasional overnight stays.

Essential Job Functions: 
• Assists in installation and maintenance of NID housings, pedestals, fiber cable, handholes and grounding solutions.
• Works with hand tools, motorized tools, vehicles, and trailers.
• Assists in installation, service, and removal of network facilities and equipment.
• May assist other departments with the installation and maintenance of security system, surveillance system, key systems, and other CPE equipment.
• Performs limited splicing and testing of basic drop cables.
• Completes all necessary installation and repair related forms and reports.
• Reads and understands utility maps, prints, and aerial imagery to assist in identification of underground fiber assets.
• Operates handheld detection equipment in the designed manner.
• Works in all types of terrain and hazards (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, etc.) and all types of weather conditions.
• Drives extensively and gets in-and-out of vehicle repeatedly, may walk several miles per day.
• Marks the location of underground fiber assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags and other equipment.
• Accurately and consistently wears safety gear and operates safety equipment as appropriate and required.
• Operates handheld GPS units in the designed manner.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with good fiscal policy.
• Adapts to the evolving and changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities of WRT and the industry.
• Promotes organizational mission and goals by influencing others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes.
• Displays an ongoing positive commitment to learning and self-improvement; desiring and making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills for work.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Knowledge of fiber facility construction process and procedure.
• Knowledge of telecommunications plant operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Skill in working with IVUE and Microsoft office software.
• Skill to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Skill in using mechanical and electric power tools.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• Ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about WRT’s sales culture.
• Ability to think progressively and innovatively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by WRT’s insurance carrier.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Reporting Requirements:
Position reports to WRT Headquarters in Hazen, ND.

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Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to WRT CAREERS, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545 or careers@wrtc.com.

WRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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IT ENGINEER

Department: IT
Reports To: Network Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Deadline to Apply: Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to WRT Careers, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545. This position will be open until filled.

General Summary:
The IT Engineer will perform engineering design and implementation functions required on systems both hardware and software for all IT Voice and Broadband systems. This role has a direct impact on the customers’ perception of the quality and value of our IT products, as well as the operational and financial goals. The IT Engineer will play the role of lead engineer on highly technical projects and as on-site expert for troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Essential Job Functions: 
• Responsible for leading the IT designs that consistently deliver performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Responsible for all aspects of technical deployment, including implementation plan, methods of procedures, additional technical resource identification, and execution of work in the allotted timeframe.
• Analyze data and make recommendations for equipment changes based on analysis, including forecasting, trending, and capacity projection in all IP related infrastructure.
• Maintain a record of engineering solutions, such as detailed engineering requirements, detailed reference design, and detailed integration test plan documents and results.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with good fiscal policy.
• Adapt to the evolving and changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities of WRT and the industry.
• Promote organizational mission and goals by influencing others to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes.
• Display an ongoing positive commitment to learning and self-improvement; desiring and making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills for work.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
• Knowledge of routing and switching platforms including BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF and other routing protocols in an ISP and customer environment.
• Knowledge of network security (ACLs, IPsec Tunnels, MFA), firewalls (Security Appliances), NetFlow, IPSLA, and VPN technologies in an ISP and customer environment.
• Knowledge of security controls to prevent monitor, log, detect, and mitigate information security threats in an ISP and customer environment. (SIEM/IDR, EDR)
• Knowledge of network management protocols including: SNMP, NTP/SNTP, SSH.
• Knowledge of server management, authentication, and monitoring technology including SNMP, ACS, LDAP, RADIUS, AAA in an ISP and customer environment.
• Knowledge of VoIP application and SIP protocol in an ISP and customer environment.
• Ability to think analytically and to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, blueprints and circuit diagrams.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate, test and repair sophisticated equipment.
• Ability to improve or redesign procedures for specific installation/repair problems.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player.
• Ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about WRT’s sales culture.
• Ability to think progressively and innovatively while quickly grasping and synthesizing new ideas.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Must be willing to work outside normal hours and on call as required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by WRT’s insurance carrier.

Education and Experience:
BS in Information Technology or related degree plus 3 plus years of hands-on experience in engineering and administering IT networks is required. Cisco Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are preferred.

Reporting Requirements:
Reporting location will be negotiable.

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Apply online at www.westriv.com or send applications/resume and applicable certifications to WRT CAREERS, PO Box 467, Hazen, ND 58545 or careers@wrtc.com.

WRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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