What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician - Splicing position at 110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.?
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?
This is an on-going posting. Applications will be reviewed year-round for this position and filled as vacancies become available. Please note you may not be contacted immediately. Applications will be actively reviewed for all current and future openings.
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.
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.
Certifications and Licenses Required
As listed below, some levels may require 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 Drug and Alcohol Background check.
CDL required:
Linemen/Splicers
Med Card required:
Wireless
I&R/Field Services
Bush Technicians
Facility Techs
Inspectors
Additional Job Requirements
External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non-DOT drug test, depending on position.
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