Broadband Technician - NANA Net - Kotzebue or Anchorage

Job Description

The Broadband Traveling Technician  will perform installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables and service drops, installation, maintenance and repair of customer access equipment, splicing and testing fiber optic cables, installation, maintenance and repair of central office electronics and equipment, training and mentoring of local Broadband Technicians. Operating in a safe and proper manner asset forth incompany policy and without constant direct supervision.

This role also includes general and higher-level upkeep of village property and equipment, ensuring reliable internet service delivery to customers.

• Install and terminate fiber optic cables, including aerial service drops.
• Respond to service orders and trouble tickets for new installations, troubles, upgrades, removals or changes to customer’s residential or commercial broadband services.
• Install ONT’s, fiber jacks, fiber jumpers, terminals, pedestals, splitters, protectors, modems/routers and other hardware and equipment associated with providing fiber broadband services.
• Perform splicing and testing of fiber optic cables.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues in the field, utilizing test equipment and meters such as OTDR’s, light source and power meter, Wi‑Fi signal testers, etc.
• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of aerial fiber infrastructure.
• Maintain splicing equipment and tools.
• Document splicing activities and updates to system maps.
• Conduct general property upkeep, including shoveling snow, weed whacking, and cleaning.
• Perform routine office maintenance and/or repairs on equipment (such as battery plants and generators, alarms, air filters and general fluid levels) and follow procedures to maintain site logs and records.
• Perform higher‑level maintenance and repairs on equipment and electronics as needed.
• Work with Network Operations to troubleshoot and resolve high‑level network issues.
• Install and provision network equipment, wiring/cabling, power system components including but not limited to Calix, Ciena, Cisco, Fortinet, Routers, Switches, Battery Systems.
• Serve as a trainer/mentoring Broadband Technicians.
• Perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure company inventory is maintained and reported for items utilized by technicians.
• Operate and maintain 4‑wheelers and snowmobiles.
• Climb wooden poles to install and maintain aerial fiber connections.
• Respond to requests for locating underground fiber optic cables and mark cable routes.
• Work closely with customers to ensure quality service and support.
• Use company computer programs as required.
• Adhere to safety standards and industry best practices.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able and willing to work on call during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned.

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communication in all interactions with customers/public, fellow employees, and vendors.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use various hand tools, test equipment, and operate heavy equipment for installation and maintenance of underground & aerial infrastructure.
• Knowledge of and the ability to comply with CPNI regulations and procedures.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches and the ability to function effectively as a team player.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as…