Network Technician

Alaska Communications Systems • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

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? The primary duties of a Network Technician include installation, operation, administration, and maintenance of Digital and VoIP Telephone Switches, Transport Systems (both network and CPE), DLC's, PBX's, Ethernet Switches, Cell Sites, Central Office power systems, and the network management platforms used to monitor their performance and availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 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.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non-DOT drug test, depending on position.

Nice To Haves

• Vendor specific training and/or certifications.
• Medical Certification or a CDL for Network Technicians outside of Anchorage.

Responsibilities

• Perform all associated installation, maintenance and testing on private line and special circuit equipment, digital access cross-connect systems, T-carrier, fiber optic terminal and multiplexer equipment.
• Install, align, and maintain line treatment equipment associated with data and analog circuits.
• Installation and maintenance of central office and customer premise equipment to include WAN/LAN Ethernet switches, routers, servers and VTC equipment.
• Perform all line conditioning testing; along with end-to-end tests for installation of data transport equipment from the Central Office to customer premise.
• Coordinate installation activities with all customers and departments to include manufacturers if required to a successful completion.
• Make cross-connect changes and re-arrangement on MDF's, digital cross connect panels, and fiber distribution frames as required.
• Interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and drawings associated with AK Communications network and CPE installations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED