GCI Communication Corp. · 3 months ago
Network Maintenance Technician I – Core RF (ON LOCATION) (Little Diomede/Wales)
110 Front Street Suite 107, Nome, AK, 99762, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expGCI Communication Corp. is a telecommunications company providing critical services to Alaskans. The Network Maintenance Technician I – Core RF is responsible for maintaining and repairing network facilities and systems, ensuring quality control of network signal processing and troubleshooting equipment failures.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Performs routine maintenance, surveillance, and construction operations on all Radio Frequency / Microwave / Fiber Optic / AC / DC / Wireless / HFC Networks, Facilities, and related components providing video, voice, and data services
Completes routine balancing, aligning, sweeping, proof of performance and required compliance adjustments of components and equipment used to amplify and process signals
Monitors and supports critical network elements to maintain the continuous operation of network and system infrastructure
Performs preventative or corrective maintenance, such as underground cable locates, outage response, rewiring or upgrading cabling and equipment, impairment mitigation, system drive off and repairs
Responsible for carrying out assigned construction activities in support of new plant construction, rebuilds and existing plant upgrades
Knows and adheres to applicable construction codes and safety regulations
Digs holes; lays foundation; places poles; lays cable; unreels, pulls, and strings wire from pole to pole
Dismantles, moves, or removes aerial, underground, or building wire, cable equipment, poles, and hardware
Installs and replaces power supplies, converters, and terminal boxes
Operates heavy-duty power equipment and hand tools
Support senior staff technicians and mentor junior technicians with install, test, and repair of custom service orders
Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance, truck stock, and follows the company’s safe driving and other applicable policies
May be required to pass, background check, pre-employment, and random controlled substance screening, and obtain commercial driver’s license within 6 months of employment
Basic knowledge and ability to perform construction, installation, routine preventative, and corrective maintenance, testing and repairs of facilities providing video, voice, and data services
Evaluates field conditions, performs tests, and measurements to determine signal quality
Handles semi-routine maintenance duties, problems, and repairs
Recognizes deviation from accepted practices and confirms with senior staff appropriate next steps
Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments
Work is regularly supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy, and correct procedures
Demonstrates proficiency in and working knowledge of several areas of plant systems and working knowledge of several areas of construction
Organizes daily workload and performs work utilizing industry standard test equipment, hand tools, and heavy equipment to install, maintain, or repair services and facilities
Communicates with SMC or Dispatch to update and complete repair or trouble tickets
Assists with new installations and trouble tickets in a timely manner
Verify accuracy of written work order, confirm discrepancies, collect payments and customer signatures, ensures all documentation is updated in a timely manner
Escalates more complex issues as needed to the appropriate department, or management team
Work with senior technicians and respond to outages or other duties as required and guide and train less experienced technicians
Design test fixtures, analyze test results, and document tests performed on components
Qualification
Required
A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum of four (4) years in a telecommunications role or related background
Including one (1) year of complex related network experience
Upon hire may be required to successfully complete certifications and courses within a defined period, e.g., Defensive Driving, Company on-line Installer, Pole Climbing, AK DOT Bucket Truck, AK DOT approved Flagger Certification
Preferred
Associate degree in electronics or relevant field, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training
Telecommunications experience
Other telecom industry or job specific certifications
Benefits
$2,500 Hiring Bonus!
Company
GCI Communication Corp.
Hi, we’re glad you’re here! GCI is Alaska’s largest telecommunications provider.
1001-5000 employees
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Administrative Officer
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