Network Technician Field Operations

Uniti’s team of Network Technicians are vital team members who represent our field operations that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. Our team of Network Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. Through providing technical expertise and customer support, our Network Technicians create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems including voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment.
• Complete post installation tests for call processing functionality and AMA testing.
• Coordinate central office/Network equipment, card/SFP insertions, translations, fiber cross-connects and inside wiring activities.
• Perform OTDR tests and understand results.
• Fixed Wireless Installation & Maintenance.
• Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle.
• Work in both inside and outside environments.
• Provide Stand-by and On Call coverage.
• Maintain central office and remotes including routine and preventative maintenance items.
• Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.
• You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager., * Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM
• Adtran 2820 multiplexer
• Adtran 5000
• Juniper M10/M170
• Alcatel DML 3 X 50 Rockwell
• Alcatel 7470
• Fujitsu 2400 TRIB
• Fujitsu 150
• WideBank DCS
• Turin

Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment:

• T-COM
• T-Bird
• Acterna 2310
• Viavi 6000 GigE test set
• Viavi 580 ONX test set
• Viavi Smart OTDR
• Midtronics Battery test set

Even Better:

• Certifications or training directly related to the position
• Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience

This is a safety sensitive position.

Exposures to : Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment : Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van

Types of Driver’s License Required : Driver’s License

• Associate’s Degree in a technical discipline and 2-3 years technical/telephony experience; or 4+ years of directly related telephony experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related telephony experience.
• Ability to understand CLR/DLR and Engineering job packs.
• Ability to perform OTDR tests and understand results.
• Basic technology and math skills - Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable.
• Ability to use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, capable of working aloft.
• Ability to successfully complete required safety training.
• Ability to work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Ability to respond to after hour callouts.
• Ability to complete battery and generator testing.
• Knowledge in the following areas:
• DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
• EWSD Translations
• Fiber training
• Previous CO training

Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment:

• Tellabs (AFC) DLC
• Zhone AccessNode DLC
• Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
• Calix E7
• OfficeSuite
• Lucent DSLAM
• Hatteras HN4000

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate’s primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses .