What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Technician position at ICE Services, Inc.?
Hours per day: 11.5 or as assigned
Rotation: 3x3 or as assigned
Reports to: TELECOM PROJECTS SUPERVISOR
Purpose of Position:
In this role, you will be responsible for installing and commissioning Information and Communications Technology (ICT) system projects based out of Deadhorse, AK. This is a Journeyman level position, requiring technical knowledge of ICT cabling and the ability to install and maintain complex network cable infrastructure.
Educational Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- At least 5 years of relevant job experience. Relevant job experience is described as:
- Job experience in similar industry
- Job experience with similar essential duties
Experience and Background:
- At least 5 years of verifiable experience
- Experience planning and implementing ICT installations while employing industry standards and best practices resulting in reliable system performance.
- Advanced testing and troubleshooting skills with both copper and optical fiber installations.
- Experience reviewing and understand drawings, cut-sheets and schematics.
- Experience leading an installation team by employing basic project management skills.
- ETA Fiber Optic Technician or BICSI Technician credentials preferred.
- Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and regulations.
- Experience performing site surveys.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Productivity Suite.
- Experience working in remote arctic environments preferred.
Certificates, Licenses and Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License that meets ICE Services insurance criteria.
- North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) Card preferred, not required.
- Ability to lift & carry 50 pounds on regular basis. There is a lack of immediate access to critical medical services, as well as urban community services.
- Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and work in all weather conditions.
- Must pass a pre-hire drug test, breath alcohol test, occupational fitness test, criminal background check and computer-based testing.
- Rotational schedule of at least 11.5 hours per day for a minimum of 21 days consecutively.
- On-call 24x7 while on rotation.
Essential Duties or Functions:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
- Perform site surveys (pre-construction)
- Interpret drawings and develop and implement job plan while adhering to industry codes and standards and company safety plan.
- Build Telecom Spaces and pathways.
- Install, terminate, and test fiber, copper and coaxial structured cabling systems.
- Install telecommunications equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, supervisors, and coworkers.
- Ability to travel to remote sites and problem solve with limited resources.
- Maintain AsBuilt documentation.
- Work well under pressure.
