Installation & Repair Field Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States
About Alaska Communications
At Alaska Communications, we are committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results, and always acting with integrity. These core values define who we hire and what our team members exhibit each day. We hope you'll join us as we change lives through technology.
About the Role
Field Technicians are essential to our mission, responsible for installing and maintaining all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products across assigned work areas, whether remote or non-remote. This role encompasses a wide range of infrastructure, including terrestrial (buried and aerial) Copper and Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless and Microwave towers, and facilities such as Remote nodes, Access Points, and cross connects.
Technicians will manage the full lifecycle of service delivery, from completing service and repair orders to performing preventive maintenance inspections to identify potential service deterioration. The day-to-day work involves installing and qualifying data cabling, establishing demarcation points for business and residential station wiring, and executing Line Station Transfers and cuts. Technicians must be prepared to work at heights, climbing poles and performing functions on towers, while also managing underground drops, splicing to plant as required, and correcting wiring deficiencies in distribution, house cables, and aerial drops.
Hiring Process & Application
External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment. Depending on the specific position, candidates will also need to complete either a DOT or non-DOT drug test.
Important Notice: We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States
Anchorage
Key Responsibilities
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Copper, Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless, Microwave Towers, Data Cabling, Station Wiring, Splicing, Schematics, Diagrams, Medical Card.
Education: High school diploma required.
Frequently asked questions about Installation & Repair Field Technician at Alantra
What does a Installation & Repair Field Technician at Alantra do?expand_more
In this Installation & Repair Field Technician at Alantra role, you will install and maintain terrestrial copper and fiber optic plant, wireless towers, and microwave facilities; complete service orders, repair orders, capital work orders, and maintenance work; install and qualify data cabling to current specifications; and install business and residential station wiring and establish demarcation points.
What are the requirements for this Installation & Repair Field Technician role?expand_more
To qualify for the Installation & Repair Field Technician at Alantra position, applicants should have: High school diploma; Valid driver's license; 4 years training in telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience; 2 years experience in position skills; Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card); and Pass Drug and Alcohol Background check.
Where is the Installation & Repair Field Technician role at Alantra located?expand_more
Installation & Repair Field Technician at Alantra is based in 1688, East 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, 99501, United States. This is a on-site role.