Lineman Field Technician

Alaska Communications; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 129,832,000 - 146,301,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Communications in Anchorage is seeking a Field Technician/Lineman to install and maintain our copper and fiber network across terrestrial, wireless, and microwave assets. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, four years of training in a relevant apprenticeship, two years of journeyman-level experience, and a CDL Class A with Medical Card and DOT background check.

You will work on poles, towers, and underground lines, using heavy equipment and following safety

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and valid driver's license.
• Four years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent, with two years' experience in the duties performed.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams.
• Must be able to climb poles and differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work areas, remote and non-remote.
• Build Alaska Communications plant, aerial and underground; maintain OSP poles, towers, cables, pedestals and drops.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform right-of-way clearing as needed.
• Create as-builts and help maintain records; build and maintain aerial and buried lines.

Skills

Read schematics

Pole climbing

Operate heavy equipment

Color vision

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A

Medical Card

Job description

## Lineman Field TechnicianApply: Anchorage, Alaska: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100617At 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 # **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. **Examples of Job Duties****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 QUALIFICATIONS****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**This position requires 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 DOT Drug and Alcohol Background check. **Additional Job Requirements**External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and a DOT drug test.We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.