Field Technician 1

Uniti Fiber; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti Fiber is seeking a Field Technician 1 to manage and maintain network installations across diverse environments including military bases and schools. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED, have a strong safety mindset, and demonstrate troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include installing network gear, troubleshooting issues, and performing physical tasks associated with fieldwork. This full-time position may require travel and on-call work during weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform overhead lifting.
• Knowledge of working with +24 and -48 power.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain network gear at various sites.
• Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.
• Perform duties on call, including overnight travel.

Skills

Adaptability

Safety Awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Job description

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The Field Technician I will be responsible for managing and maintaining a territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Installing different type’s network gear at cellular sites, Central Offices, Carrier POPs, Enterprise facilities, military bases, schools and more. Troubleshoot and solve issues in a timely matter.
• Login in switches and take instructions from the NOC or engineer in charge.
• Will need to work on call through the weekends and after regular duty hours.
• There will be some overnight traveling involved and sometimes can be extended due to the job or work environment, i.e. Carrier projects and storm restoration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Install electrical conductor, data conductor, and fiber optic cable.
• Install pull boxes, conduit, poles and foundations.
• Assist with the testing of devices to ensure functionality.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Can work in multiple different fields, adapt to learning new equipment and procedures.
• Must be able to work with +24 and -48 power.
• Work independently and be on call for any issues/work in your remote area.
• Dedicated to working with the mind set of “Safety First”. Ability to travel and move where needed is desirable.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience, and clean driving record.
• Related work experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to maintain a neat /clean, and professional appearance that reflects well on the company and clients.
• All around good attitude and aptitude to learn and grow.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
  
  

Uniti 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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