Lineman Field Technician

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 62,419 - 70,298; Full time

Job summary

110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc. seeks Field Technicians responsible for installing and maintaining communications services across Alaska. Duties include building and maintaining both aerial and underground lines, operating heavy equipment, and performing right-of-way clearing. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and relevant experience.

The position requires an Alaska CDL Class A and passing pre-employment assessments and drug tests.

Qualifications

• Four years of training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience performing necessary skills in this position.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services and products.
• Build and maintain aerial and buried lines.
• Operate heavy equipment for various tasks.

Skills

Ability to operate necessary equipment

Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams

Climbing and working on poles

Differentiating colors

Education

High school diploma

Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A

Job description

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 terrestrial (buried and aerial) copper and fiber optic plant, wireless and microwave towers, and facilities such as remote nodes, access points, and cross connects.

Compensation: $45.31 - $51.03 per hour.

Examples of Job Duties

• 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, backhoes, trenchers, augers and other heavy equipment.
• Create as‑built drawings and help maintain records by providing updates.
• Build and maintain aerial and buried Alaska Communications lines.
• Perform right‑of‑way clearing using hand tools, power tools or heavy equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and a valid driver’s license.
• Four (4) years of training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance.
• Two (2) years of experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles and to differentiate colors.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Alaska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
• Valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card).
• 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.