Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician based in Juneau, Alaska. This role involves installing and maintaining services, facilities, and products including copper and fiber optic plant, microwave towers, and access points.

The ideal candidate will have extensive training, a high school diploma, and experience specific to telecommunications. To be considered, candidates must hold a CDL Class A and pass necessary background checks.

Qualifications

• 4 years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance.
• 2 years of experience in relevant skills and work.
• Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products.
• Splice, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify and resolve hardware issues daily.

Skills

Splicing and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cables

Ability to operate necessary equipment

Reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams

Climbing and working on poles

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.

Position Summary

Field Technician duties include installing and maintaining all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work areas. This includes terrestrial (buried and aerial) copper and fiber optic plant, wireless and microwave towers, remote nodes, access points, and cross connects.

Essential Functions

• Splice, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues daily.
• Install load pots, buildouts, repeater cases, or other transmission improvement devices.
• Perform fault location using test sets and pressure gradient methods.
• Install and configure vendor‑specific cards and equipment.
• Complete line station transfers and cuts.
• Create as‑builts and update records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and maintain a driver’s license.
• Four (4) years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance.

Experience Required

• Two (2) years of experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics and diagrams.
• Climb and perform work functions on poles and differentiate colors.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
• Valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card).
• Pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check.
• CDL: Linemen/Splicers (required for some levels).
• External applicants must pass a pre‑employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non‑DOT drug test, depending on position.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed above. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to find an appropriate solution.