Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

Alaska Communications; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a Cable Splicer Field Technician in Fairbanks, Alaska. This full-time role involves installing and maintaining various services and products, including copper and fiber optic cables. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with the ability to operate equipment and read schematics. Join this team-oriented environment and contribute to impactful technology services. Opportunities for growth and development are available.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a driver's license.
• Two years' experience in relevant skills.
• Ability to complete pre-employment assessments and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services and products.
• Splice, troubleshoot, and maintain cables.
• Perform fault location using test sets.

Skills

Splicing and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cables

Operating necessary equipment

Reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams

Climbing and performing work functions on poles

Color differentiation

Education

High school diploma

Four years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program

Tools

Test sets

Transmission improvement devices

Job description

Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

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At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always 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

This is an ongoing posting. Applications will be actively reviewed for current and future openings and filled as vacancies become available. Please note while you may not be contacted immediately, we welcome your interest and look forward to connecting as openings arise.

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 is including but not limited to terrestrial (buried and aerial) Copper and Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless and Microwave towers, facilities such as Remote nodes, Access Points, and cross connects.

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

Examples Of Job Duties

Cable Splicer

• Splice, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues daily.
• Installs load pots, buildouts, repeater cases, or other transmission improvement devices.
• Performs fault location by use of 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

Education Required

Must have a high school diploma and must possess and maintain a driver’s license. Four (4) years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance in this specialty.

Experience Required

Two (2) years' experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform. Ability to operate necessary equipment. To read and interpret schematics and diagrams. Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles and to differentiate colors.

Certifications And Licenses Required

As listed below, some levels may require you to possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, as well as a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card) and pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check.

Cdl

Linemen/Splicers

Additional Requirements

External applicants must successfully 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

Industries

• Telecommunications

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