Splicing Seasonal Technician

At 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:

Primary Duty

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

Cable Splicer

·        Splice, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables.

·        Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues daily.

·        Installs load pots, buildouts, repeater cases, or other transmission improvement devices.

·        Performs fault location by use of test sets and pressure gradient methods.

·        Install and configure vendor specific cards and equipment.

·        Complete Line Station Transfers and cuts.

·        Create as-builts and help maintain records by providing updates.

Minimum 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

Certifications and Licenses Required

Required to possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A and a Medical Certificate (Med Card) and pass a 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.