Field Technician - Line & Splice

Alaska Communications; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Communications in Juneau seeks Field Technicians to install and maintain services across remote and non-remote areas. Duties include splicing copper and fiber, troubleshooting hardware, and building aerial and underground plant while documenting changes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver license, and completion of a telephone apprentice program or similar experience. CDL may be required, with pre-employment checks and drug testing as part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and valid driver license.
• Completion of a telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services and facilities.
• Splice copper and fiber cables and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Build and maintain aerial and underground lines and perform fault location.
• Create as-builts and maintain records with updates.

Skills

Schematic reading

Color vision

Pole climbing

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Telephone apprentice program

Tools

Test equipment

Field service tools

Job description

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?***We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.***The compensation range for this job is:$45.31 - $51.03 **Primary Duty**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. **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.**Lineman*** Build Alaska Communications plant, aerial and underground.* Maintain OSP poles and towers, cables copper and fiber optic, pedestals, terminals and drops. Operate various apparatus such as tractors, back hoes, trenchers, augers and other heavy equipment.* Create as-builts and help maintain records by providing updates.* Build and maintain aerial and buried Alaska Communications lines.* Does right of way clearing using hand tools, power tools or heavy equipment. **Minimum Education and Experience 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, with 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 Med Card:WirelessI&R/Field ServicesBush TechniciansFacility TechsInspectors **Additional Job 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.