Network Maintenance & Construction Technician Barrow, AK

Overview

Network Maintenance & Construction Technician I - (Barrow, AK) at GCI Communication Corp.

This entry‑level position focuses on outside network maintenance and construction within telecommunications, with opportunities to advance through company certification programs and training.

• Perform professional installations and servicing of telecommunications solutions (video, high‑speed data, and voice) in residential and commercial settings.
• Oversee system‑wide maintenance and quality control of network signal processing; troubleshoot and resolve issues such as transmission discrepancies, signal loss, interference, and equipment malfunctions.
• Conduct comprehensive network analysis and maintain headend systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Safeguard the integrity of outside plant infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficient service delivery.
• Execute construction, installation, preventive maintenance, testing, and repairs of facilities providing video, voice, and data services; assess field conditions and conduct tests to evaluate signal quality.
• Organize daily workloads, use industry tools and heavy machinery, and collaborate with senior staff to address outages and repair tickets.
• Mentor and assist less experienced technicians; respond to outages and perform other duties as needed.
• Design test fixtures, analyze test results, and document testing performed on components.

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Four (4) years of experience in a technical telecommunications role or related field, including:
• At least two (2) years in heavy equipment operation and excavation.
• At least two (2) years in cable splicing.
• At least two (2) years in power supply maintenance.
• At least two (2) years in installation, reconfiguration, and maintenance of fiber optic transport equipment.
• At least two (2) years in aerial and underground construction, including fault location testing.
• Certification Requirements: NAZ power safety training or obtain within one (1) year; may be required to complete other certifications (e.g., Defensive Driving, Pole Climbing, AK DOT certifications) within designated time frames.
• Travel Requirements:
  Must possess a current passport or obtain one upon hiring.

• Preferred: Associate degree in Electronics or related field, telecommunications trade school completion, or equivalent training; additional telecom experience or certifications.

• Valid driver’s license and insurance; may require a commercial license within six months.
• Work includes exposure to extreme Arctic weather, heights up to 40 feet, trenches up to 10 feet, and working around high‑power electrical conductors.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment, operate hand tools, and use test equipment; ability to communicate clearly and work shifts, including overtime and on‑call as needed.
• Travel may be required to work in other systems across the state.

• Drug and alcohol testing may be required (DOT or non‑DOT) for contract or client requirements; fitness for duty and possibly DOT/commercial driver requirements.
• Company culture emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and community engagement.

EEO: GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

All employees support the GCI Mission Statement and Principles on the Career page and Employee portal.