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We’re a fun group of people working in a great environment, and we’re serious about exceptional technical and customer service. We strive to surprise people with the kind of caring and respect they don’t rely on from companies anymore, but come to once they’ve worked with us. We treat each other the same way, always treating coworkers with dignity and working as a team.

If this sounds like you, and if you’re interested in working in a supportive, professional and enjoyable environment, please apply for one of the positions below.
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BEK Communications is seeking qualified candidates for Plant Technicians in the Valley City and surrounding area.

BEK Communications Plant Technicians will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of BEK Outside Plant Infrastructure.

JOB DUTIES

  • Requires the installation and maintenance of Outside Plant cabling using digging, drilling, trenching or plowing equipment.
  • Splices Outside Plant cabling and ensures it meets BEK quality standards.
  • Maintains proper use of Rights-of Way.
  • Understands safety on the construction jobsite and adheres tightly to BEK and OSHA safety standards and procedures.
  • Functions as a team player.
  • Willing to work in all types adverse conditions to keep or restore BEK services to its customers.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, various business contacts, and BEK members/customers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold a valid ND Class D Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to distinguish difference in color.
  • Must maintain the ability to push, pull, lift or drag a minimum of 75lbs.


Please submit resume to careers@bektel.coop

Job Description:

BEK Communications is seeking qualified candidates for Plant Technicians based in our Steele, North Dakota location. BEK Communications Plant Technician will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of BEK Outside Plant Infrastructure.

Job Duties:

  • Requires the installation and maintenance of Outside Plant cabling using digging, drilling, trenching or plowing equipment.
  • Splices Outside Plant cabling and ensures it meets BEK quality standards.
  • Maintains proper use of Rights-of Way.
  • Understands safety on the construction jobsite and adheres tightly to BEK and OSHA safety standards and procedures.
  • Functions as a team player.
  • Willing to work in all types adverse conditions to keep or restore BEK services to its customers.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers, various business contacts, and BEK members/customers in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

  • Must hold a valid ND Class D Driver’s License.
  • CDL license is preferred – must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months of hire.
  • Must be able to distinguish difference in color.
  • Must maintain the ability to push, pull, lift or drag a minimum of 75lbs.

Special Working Conditions:

This position may involve special working conditions, including:

  • 24x7 group accessibility.
  • Subject to on-call rotation

We are currently seeking a career-oriented BEK Cares Solutions Installation Technician. Responsibilities would include but not limited to our “Care Solutions” line of products such as West-Com, Systems Technologies, Sonitor, Axis, Accu-Tech, and Sure Response. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a proficiency with installation, troubleshooting, testing, service, and support of nurse call wired or wireless hardware systems, RTLS, access control, audio/paging systems, ethernet network and computer systems in medical and long-term care facilities in our regional support area.

Duties

  1. Pulling and terminating of electronic cable.
  2. Responsible for the basic wiring and installation of hardware.
  3. Responsible for the operation of cable testing equipment.
  4. Meet all installation, commissioning, and testing deadlines.
  5. Responsible for accurate tracking on timesheets, service/installation tickets and inventory items.
  6. Full compliance with company’s and customer’s safety program.
  7. Operation of power tools.
  8. Organize and effectively utilize time and resources to assure efficient execution of all tasks.
  9. Other duties as required or assigned by company management.

Qualifications

Must be a responsible, motivated, and well-organized self-starter who is dependable and punctual. Candidates will be expected to be mechanically inclined, willing to learn, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a drive for continuous success. Ability to interpret engineering system drawings/blueprints, electronic product schematics and work with CAD software applications is desired. Required to safely climb and work from ladders and routinely reach overhead.

Travel

Must be willing to travel, have satisfactory driving record and clean criminal history record. Position requires weekly travel to job sites.

Additional Skills & Abilities

  1. Must be comfortable working in hospitals, clinics, and long term or nursing care facilities.
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  3. Superior customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
  4. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  5. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse groups.
  6. Proficiency in the use of smart devices, personal computers and software including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  7. Ability to plan, organize and implement projects resulting in successful completion by due date
  8. Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations.
  9. Must be able to read and effectively interpret general business documentation.
  10. Must be able to pass a background check, substance screening and have a valid and current driver’s license.

How to Apply

BEK offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

Application for Employment.


Please send application and resume to:

BEK Communications

Attn: Human Resource Manager

PO Box 230, Steele, ND 58482


or email to:

careers@bektel.coop

Benefits

BEK offers the traditional medical, dental, life, PTO, 401K and Flexible Spending benefits. But we think you'll like our perks even more. Here are just a few:
  • Live in our service area? No cost telephone, internet, TV offerings and Cloud product offerings
  • 8 company-paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Tickets to area high school, college and professional sporting events and more!

EEOC

BEK Communications is a drug free workplace, conducting pre-employment and random drug testing.