Field Telecom Technician I: Install, Maintain & Support

GCI Communication Corp; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Communication Corp seeks an entry-level Network Maintenance & Construction Technician I to deliver excellent customer service while installing and servicing telecom solutions for residential and commercial customers. You will oversee cable installations, perform quality control, and support submarine and field operations.

The role requires heavy equipment operation, adherence to safety standards, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; apprenticeship or associates degree preferred.
• Entry-level to advanced telecommunications knowledge with hands-on field exposure.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform cable splicing and installations.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations and servicing of telecom solutions in residential and commercial settings.
• Maintain network signal processing, troubleshoot interference and equipment issues.
• Conduct network analysis, maintain headend systems, and ensure service reliability.
• Oversee aerial and underground construction, including cable installation and restoration.

Skills

Aerial construction

Underground construction

Heavy equipment operation

Cable splicing

Field engineering

Network maintenance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Mentorship

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

GCI Communication Corp seeks an entry-level Network Maintenance & Construction Technician I to deliver excellent customer service while installing and servicing telecom solutions for residential and commercial customers. You will oversee cable installations, perform quality control, and support submarine and field operations.

The role requires heavy equipment operation, adherence to safety standards, and strong teamwork.