Lineman Field Technician – Fiber & Wireless Build

Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 129,832,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Communications is looking for Field Technicians to install and maintain our services, facilities, and products in assigned areas, including remote and non-remote sites. You will work with terrestrial copper and fiber, wireless towers, and fiber-to-the-home initiatives to deliver reliable connectivity.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Alaska CDL Class A, and apprenticeship training or equivalent reaching journeyman level, plus two years of related experience and the ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; valid driver’s license.
• Four years of training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent leading to journeyman level.
• Two years’ experience in the skills this position will perform.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams; climb poles; differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Alaska Communications services, facilities and products in assigned areas.
• Work with terrestrial copper/fiber, wireless/microwave towers, and related infrastructure.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, backhoes, trenchers, and augers.
• Create as-builts and maintain records with updates.
• Build and maintain Alaska Communications lines, both aerial and buried.
• Perform right-of-way clearing using tools and equipment.

Skills

Read schematics

Pole climbing

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship / journeyman training

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Alaska Communications is looking for Field Technicians to install and maintain our services, facilities, and products in assigned areas, including remote and non-remote sites. You will work with terrestrial copper and fiber, wireless towers, and fiber-to-the-home initiatives to deliver reliable connectivity.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Alaska CDL Class A, and apprenticeship training or equivalent reaching journeyman level, plus two years of related experience and the ability