Fiber Network Technician – Field Installations & Repairs

Uniti Group Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Network Technician to support field operations across the United States. You will install, maintain, and repair voice, data, and transport equipment, and perform tests to ensure call processing and network reliability.

The role requires technical telephony experience or an associated degree, willingness to work inside and outside, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager and may provide on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline and 2-3 years technical/telephony experience; or 4+ years related telephony experience.
• Ability to understand CLR/DLR and Engineering job packs.
• Ability to perform OTDR tests and interpret results.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work aloft.
• Ability to work day/evening/weekend/holidays and respond to after-hours calls.
• Experience with DS1/DS3, SONET OC3/12/48, WDM/CWDM/DWDM, EWSD.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair of 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 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.

Skills

Technical/telephony experience

CLR/DLR understanding

OTDR testing

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

Safety training

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical discipline

4+ years direct telephony experience

Tools

Tellabs DLC

Zhone AccessNode DLC

Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM

Calix E7

Lucent DSLAM

Adtran TA3000/TA5000

Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM

Adtran 2820 multiplexer

Juniper M10/M170

Alcatel 7470

Fujitsu 2400 TRIB

Fujitsu 150

Viavi 6000 GigE test set

Viavi 580 ONX test set

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Network Technician to support field operations across the United States. You will install, maintain, and repair voice, data, and transport equipment, and perform tests to ensure call processing and network reliability.

The role requires technical telephony experience or an associated degree, willingness to work inside and outside, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager and may provide on-call coverage.