Field Network Technician: Fiber & Wi‑Fi Install

Uniti Group Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. through its Kinetic unit seeks Network Technicians to support field operations across the United States. You will install, maintain, and repair voice, data, and video network systems while coordinating with central office equipment and field staff.

You will perform post-install tests, safety training, and report to the Local Operations Manager, with opportunities to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 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 understand results.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color‑coded cable systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work aloft; physically able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• 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 company service vehicle.
• Work in both inside and outside environments.
• Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.
• Report to the Manager of Local Operations.

Skills

OTDR testing

CLR/DLR understanding

Basic math

Valid driver’s license

Color discrimination

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JDSU 6000 GigE test set

Acterna 2310

Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM

Adtran 5000

Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. through its Kinetic unit seeks Network Technicians to support field operations across the United States. You will install, maintain, and repair voice, data, and video network systems while coordinating with central office equipment and field staff.

You will perform post-install tests, safety training, and report to the Local Operations Manager, with opportunities to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments and extended hours as needed.