Senior Telecom Construction & Deployment Technician

GCI Communication Corp.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Communication Corp. seeks a Construction & Implementation Technician III in Alaska to develop, construct, and deploy network infrastructure.

You will work with engineering and project management to oversee installations across field, central, and remote offices and occasionally travel to the lower 48 states. You will coordinate with contractors and technicians, conduct turn-up procedures for video, voice, and data services, and ensure safety standards are followed on every site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in a telecommunications role with at least three (3) years of complex network experience.
• NCTI “System Technician” certification or enrolled within 90 days and complete the course within 6 months.
• May be required to obtain Pole/Tower Climber and AK DOT certifications.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior technicians and work with senior engineers.
• Adherence to safety protocols and OSHA guidelines in field environments.

Responsibilities

• Advanced OSP network construction, maintenance, testing, and repairs to preserve network integrity.
• Install and turn-up central office equipment, racks, cabinets, and cabling across Alaska with travel.
• Install, identify, terminate, and manage various cabling types under supervision.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and work orders; update documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, installers, electricians, and project teams.
• Document repairs and updates; communicate status to SMC/Dispatch; mentor juniors.

Skills

Network design

Field installation

Turn-up procedures

Project coordination

OSHA safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GCI Communication Corp. seeks a Construction & Implementation Technician III in Alaska to develop, construct, and deploy network infrastructure.

You will work with engineering and project management to oversee installations across field, central, and remote offices and occasionally travel to the lower 48 states. You will coordinate with contractors and technicians, conduct turn-up procedures for video, voice, and data services, and ensure safety standards are followed on every site.