Job Details

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?

Must possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, and a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card).

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

Examples of 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 QUALIFICATIONS

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, this lineman position requires 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:

Linemen/Splicers

Med Card:

Wireless

I&R/Field Services

Bush Technicians

Facility Techs

Inspectors

Additional Requirements

External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and a DOT drug test, depending on position.

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