Telecom Technician

North Slope Telecom Inc (NSTI) is looking for Telecom Technicians, to help install and maintain communication systems throughout the state of Alaska and beyond. This is an awesome opportunity to fly across Alaska and experience variety within the telecom industry. We need someone who is familiar with establishing voice and data networks, knows how to inspect and test lines and/or cables, and has effective communication skills. So, if you can remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following engineering plans, work orders or diagrams, then we want YOU! If you have a degree or even a certification, that is plus for us! Does this sound like the place for you, please look below to see if you qualify and then click the apply button and join our team! We pride ourselves in the safety of the company as well as striving to always hold ourselves and our peers accountable in a respective manner. We believe in The Golden Rule: Do to others as you have them do to you.

Responsibilities:
• Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, utilizing different types of hand tools.
• Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
• Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
• Remove and remake connections to change circuit layouts, following engineering plans, work orders or diagrams.
• Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
• Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
• Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
• Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
• Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or TMAs.
• Conducts self safely at all times, ensures a safe area for others, and completes required training, assessments and reports timely.

Skills Required:
• Proficiency in specific telecommunication systems such as VOIP, telephony, and unified communications
• Knowledge and understanding of Telephony & Electronics Theory
• Knowledge and understanding of Cable installation, termination, and testing
• Knowledge and ability of ISP & OSP cable installation (fiber, copper and coax)
• Knowledge and understanding of Radio Frequency (two-way)
• Knowledge and ability of Microwave Communication
• Knowledge and ability of Fiber Optics
• Knowledge and ability of Satellite Communication
• Knowledge and understanding of Telecommunication Power Systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Basic Construction & Fabrication
• Knowledge and understanding of Culture of Safety & PPE
• Knowledge and understanding of Basic Computer skills
• Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.

Performance Strengths (Competencies) Needed:
• Demonstrates self-performance mgmt. through planning, organization, & prioritizing.
• Communicates effectively, written & verbal, with supervisors, peers, & customers.
• Works independently with initiative & follow-through.
• Works cooperatively as part of a team.
• Exhibits professionalism with credibility, confidence, & punctuality.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by problem solving with use of research, analysis, innovation, flexibility & decisive decisions.
• Understands fiscal responsibility through appropriate use of materials, labor, & equipment.

Personal Traits (Core Values):
• Performs with accuracy & quality
• Displays integrity, honesty, & ethical principals
• Treats others with respect & dignity

Education and Experience Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education, documented electronics education preferred.
• Experience in telecommunication combinations of skills, a plus

Successful candidates must:
• Possess active valid Driver’s License
• Pass a pre-employment DOT drug & alcohol screening with on-going program participation.
• Pass fitness testing.
• Pass background screening.
• Be able to fulfil rotational assignments by travel within state of Alaska approx.75% of the year
• Possess trade hand tools

NSTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.