Field Technician

Alaska Communications

. Install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned remote work areas .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeJuneau • Alaska • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $51 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, including copper and fiber optic cables, while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, splicing, and performing preventive maintenance on various communication systems and equipment.

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Copper And Fiber Optic SplicingTelecommunications InstallationEquipment OperationSchematic ReadingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Telecommunications MaintenanceFault Location TestingLoad Pot InstallationAerial And Underground Cable InstallationData Cabling InstallationPreventive Maintenance InspectionsTroubleshooting Hardware IssuesSystems TestingClimbing PolesColor Differentiation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAttention To DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Test SetsHeavy EquipmentPower ToolsHand ToolsTrenchersPowered Hand Augers

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaDriver's LicenseAlaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class ACertificate Of Medical Examination

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsWireless ServicesField ServicesConstruction ProjectsOSHA Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned remote work areas
Install and maintain terrestrial buried and aerial copper and fiber optic plant, wireless and microwave towers and structures, remote nodes, access points, and cross connects
Splice, troubleshoot, and maintain copper and fiber optic cables
Identify, research, and resolve hardware and component issues
Install load pots, buildouts, repeater cases, and other transmission improvement devices
Perform fault location 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 update records
Build and maintain aerial and underground Alaska Communications plant, cables, pedestals, terminals, and drops
Operate trenchers, powered hand augers, tractors, backhoes, and other heavy equipment
Clear rights of way using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment
Maintain OSP poles, towers, copper cables, and fiber optic cables
Plan wireless equipment layouts, cable runs, and distribution
Install cabinets, components, interface wiring, power equipment, distribution systems, and wiring
Perform systems and subsystem testing of switching, RF, data, and power equipment
Test customer equipment to determine repair or replacement needs
Complete service, repair, capital work, and maintenance orders
Install and qualify data cabling to current specifications
Install business and residential station wiring and establish demarcation points
Perform preventive maintenance inspections
Install aerial and underground drops and splice to plant as required
Correct wiring deficiencies by splicing or replacing distribution, house cables, station wiring, underground, and aerial drops
Complete as-builts and track labor hours and material costs for contract projects
Manage schedules and costs for construction projects
Inspect and coordinate ongoing wire-line and wireless projects
Perform routine minor repairs and maintenance on company-owned assets and facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a high school diploma
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
Two (2) years' experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform
Ability to operate necessary equipment
Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams
Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles
Ability to differentiate colors
Ability to travel by Air, Land and Sea by commercial and non-commercial means
Some levels may require an Alaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card), and passing a Drug and Alcohol Background check
Wireless I&R/Field Services Facility Techs Inspectors require a Medical Card
Linemen/Splicers may require a CDL