Network Technician

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. About The Role Uniti’s team of Network Technicians are vital team members who represent our field operations connecting homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. Our 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 build 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 a 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. Do You Have? 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 the use of color‑coded cable. Ability to use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275 lbs. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, 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 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 Tellabs (AFC) DLC. Experience with Zhone AccessNode DLC. Experience with Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM. Experience with Calix E7. Experience with OfficeSuite. Experience with Lucent DSLAM. Experience with Hatteras HN4000. Experience with Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM. Experience with Adtran TA3000 / TA5000. Experience with Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM. Experience with Adtran 2820 multiplexer. Experience with Adtran 5000. Experience with Juniper M10/M170. Experience with Alcatel DML 3 X 50 Rockwell. Experience with Alcatel 7470. Experience with Fujitsu 2400 TRIB. Experience with Fujitsu 150. Experience with WideBank DCS. Experience with Turin. Experience with 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. Physical Tasks Standing continuously: 67‑100 %. Walking continuously: 67‑100 %. Sitting occasionally: 0‑33 %. Driving Car: occasionally 0‑33 %. Van: continuously 67‑100 %. CMV: occasionally 0‑33 %. Climbing: continuously 67‑100 %. Bending: continuously 67‑100 %. Crouching: continuously 67‑100 %. Pushing‑pulling: continuously 67‑100 %. Carrying: continuously 67‑100 %. Reaching above head: continuously 67‑100 %. Lifting‑lowering >1‑15 lbs: continuously 67‑100 %. >15‑30 lbs: continuously 67‑100 %. >30 + lbs: continuously 67‑100 %. Repetitive Hand Action Mid‑dexterity continuously 67‑100 %. Fine manipulation continuously 67‑100 %. Operate foot control occasionally 0‑33 %. Audio Visual Needs Hearing continuously 67‑100 %. Near vision continuously 67‑100 %. Far vision continuously 67‑100 %. Peripheral vision continuously 67‑100 %. Depth perception occasionally 0‑33 %. Color discrimination 34‑66 %. 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. Our Benefits Medical, dental, vision insurance plans. 401(k) plan. Health & flexible savings account. Life and AD&D, spousal life, child life insurance plans. Educational assistance plan. Uniti is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law; we give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Notice to Non‑U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licences granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email View email address on click.appcast.io as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements. Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. 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