Cable Splicer Field Technician (Future Opportunity)

Alaska Communications; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Alaska seeks a Cable Splicer Field Technician for an ongoing opportunity to install and maintain communication systems. The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a telephone apprentice program, and two years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include splicing copper and fiber optic cables, troubleshooting issues, and climbing poles. Ideal candidates should possess necessary certifications and a driver's license. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on technology.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a driver's license.
• Two years of experience in relevant skills.
• Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles.
• Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles and to differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain communications services and products.
• Splice and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify and resolve hardware issues.
• Perform 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.

Skills

Splicing copper and fiber optic cables

Troubleshooting hardware issues

Operating test equipment

Reading schematics and diagrams

Climbing poles

Education

High school diploma

Training in telephone apprentice program

Apprentice program / journeyman prep

Tools

Test sets

Transmission improvement devices

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 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 includes but is 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.

Examples of Job Duties

• Splice, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.
• Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues daily.
• Mount load pots, buildouts, repeater cases, or other transmission improvement devices.
• Perform 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.

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.