Remote Field Technician

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?

_ We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas. _

The compensation range for this job is:

$51.34 - $57.87

Remote Field Technicians are a remote and combination technician. The primary duties are to install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work remote areas. This is including but not limited to terrestrial (buried and aerial) Copper and Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless and Microwave towers and structures, facilities such as Remote nodes, Access Points, and cross connects.

• Cable Splicing
• 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 using 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.

• Build and maintain Alaska Communications plant, aerial and underground.
• Build and maintain cables, copper and fiber optic, pedestals, terminals and drops.
• Operate light equipment such as trenchers, and powered hand augers.
• Create as-builts and help maintain records by providing updates.
• Does right of way clearing using hand tools and power tools
• May perform the following in a crew of two or more consisting of at least one Lineman. A foreman is not required to be onsite.
• Maintain OSP poles and towers, cables- copper and fiber optic.
• Operate various apparatus such as tractors, back hoes, and other heavy equipment.
• Does right of way clearing using heavy equipment.

• Plans equipment layout, cable runs, and distribution.
• Installs cabinets, components and interface wiring.
• Installs associated power equipment including distributions systems and wiring.
• Performs systems and sub-systems testing to include switching equipment, RF equipment, data equipment, and power equipment.
• Test functionality of customer equipment to determine needs for repair or replacement of failed units.

• Complete service orders, repair orders, capital work orders, and maintenance work. Complete Line Station Transfers and cuts.
• Install and qualify data cabling to the current specifications.
• Installs all business and residential station wiring and establishes the demarcation point. Performs preventive maintenance inspections to determine potential deterioration in service.
• Installs aerial and underground drops and does underground drop location. Splices to plant as required.
• Corrects deficiencies in wiring by splicing or replacing to include distribution, house cables, station wiring, or underground, as well as aerial drops.

• Complete as-builds and track labor hours and cost of materials for all contract projects. Manage and maintain schedules and costs for current construction projects. Inspect and coordinate ongoing projects for wire-line and wireless.

• Routine minor tasks and repairs aimed at preserving the functionality, safety, and appearance of company-owned assets and facilities. These responsibilities include patching small holes, tightening loose fittings, repairing or replacing minor fixtures, door handles, locks, and hinges; replacing light bulbs; replacing filters; and identifying and removing physical hazards, debris, or obstructions.