What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician position at 110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.?
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POSITION SUMMARY
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.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lineman 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, back hoes, trenchers, augers and other heavy equipment.
Create as-builts and help maintain records by providing updates.
Build and maintain aerial and buried Alaska Communications lines.
Does right of way clearing using hand tools, power tools or heavy equipment.
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, Lineman Field Technicians are required to possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, as well as a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card), and pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check.
CDL:
Linemen/Splicers
Med Card:
Wireless
I&R/Field Services
Bush Technicians
Facility Techs
Inspectors
Additional Job Requirements
External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and a DOT drug test, depending on position.
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