Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

Alaska Communications; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a Cable Splicer Field Technician to install and maintain services, facilities, and products. Responsibilities include splicing and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cables, as well as performing fault location and installing transmission improvement equipment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, technician training, and two years of relevant experience. This full-time position is based in Anchorage, AK and is entry-level, making it a great opportunity to begin a career in technology and telecommunications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a driver’s license.
• Four years of training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance.
• Two years experience in the skills and work this position will perform.

Responsibilities

• Splice, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues.
• Install load pots, buildouts, and other transmission equipment.
• Perform fault location using test sets.

Skills

Splicing cables

Troubleshooting

Installation

Equipment operation

Interpreting schematics

Education

High school diploma

Training in a telephone apprentice program or equivalent

Job description

Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can‑do attitude, owning our results, and acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?

This is a Future Opportunity

Position Summary

Field Technicians duties are to install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work areas, remote and non-remote. This includes terrestrial (buried and aerial) copper and fiber optic plant, wireless and microwave towers, facilities such as remote nodes, access points, and cross‑connects.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

Examples Of Job Duties

• 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 help maintain records by providing updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and a driver’s license. Four years of training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance.
• Two years experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, read and interpret schematics and diagrams, climb poles and perform work functions, differentiate colors.

Certifications And Licenses Required

Some levels may require an Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card), and a drug and alcohol background check.

Additional Requirements

External applicants must pass a pre‑employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non-DOT drug test, depending on position.

We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Telecommunications

Location

Anchorage, AK (Field Services Technician)