What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bush Field Technician position at 110 Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.?
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? Primary Duty Field Technicians duties are to install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work areas, remote and non-remote. This is including but not limited to terrestrial (buried and aerial) Copper and Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless and Microwave towers, facilities such as Remote nodes, Access Points, and cross connects. Examples of Job Duties Bush Technicians Complete service orders, repair orders, capital work orders, and maintenance work. Complete Line Station Transfers and cuts. Remote travel and combination work. Be able to complete work similar to I&R and Facility Tech. Minimum Education and Experience Required Must have a high school diploma and 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, with two (2) years' experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform. Ability to operate necessary equipment. To read and interpret schematics and diagrams. Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles and to differentiate colors. Certifications and Licenses Required As listed below, some levels may require you to possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, as well as a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card) and pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check. CDL: Linemen/Splicers Med Card: Wireless I&R/Field Services Bush Technicians Facility Techs Inspectors Additional Job Requirements External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non-DOT drug test, depending on position. We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology. For more than 120 years, our team has served Alaskans with critical telecommunication services. As technology becomes increasingly woven into our lives, we’re focused on delivering world-class connectivity solutions to our customers, from family homes to statewide enterprises. With career opportunities across the Last Frontier, our team takes pride in serving customers and giving back to our local communities. Exciting challenges are in front of us. We’re actively building Alaska’s fastest internet with fiber to the home. In rural Alaska, we’re building a state-of-the-art network to bridge the digital divide for communities that have gone unserved for too long.
