Network Technician Field Operations

Uniti; Lenow (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Network Technician to join our field operations team across the United States. You will install, maintain, and repair voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment, performing post-install tests and coordinating central office work.

You will operate in both indoor and outdoor environments and provide standby/on-call coverage. The role requires 2–3 years of telephony experience with an associate's degree, or 4+ years of related telephony experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical discipline with 2–3 years of technical/telephony experience.
• Or 4+ years of directly related telephony experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and telephony experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair network systems including voice, data, network, transport, and video equipment.
• Perform post-install tests for call processing functionality and AMA testing.
• Coordinate central office/Network equipment, card/SFP insertions, and fiber cross-connects.
• Perform OTDR tests and interpret results.
• Provide safety training and follow safety standards.
• Report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager.
• Work in inside and outside environments; provide standby/on-call coverage.

Skills

Telephony experience

Valid driver’s license

Color vision

Lifting up to 50 lbs

OTDR testing

On-call readiness

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical discipline

4+ years of telephony experience

Tools

Tellabs AFC DLC

Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM

Juniper M10/M170

Viavi OTDR

Adtran 5000

Job description

About the Role:

Uniti’s team ofNetwork Techniciansare 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.

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 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
• Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
• Adtran TA3000/ TA5000
• 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.

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: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasional: 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