Network Technician at Uniti

Live Oak, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Installation, OTDR Testing, Fiber Cross-connects, Fixed Wireless Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Voice and Data Systems, Transport Equipment Maintenance, Inside Wiring, SFP Insertion, Safety Compliance

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com _________________________________________________________ About the Role: Kinetic's team of Network Technicians are 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. ***This Position Follows the Union Bidding Process*** 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. Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations. You will report to the Manager of Local Operations. Do You Have? 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. High School Degree or GED equivalent. Even Better: Certifications or training directly related to the position. Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience. Knowledge in the following areas: DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting. SONET OC-3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting. WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting. EWSD programming and troubleshooting. EWSD Translations Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Tellabs (AFC) DLC Zhone AccessNode DLC Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM Lucent DSLAM Hatteras HN4000 Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM Adtran TA3000 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 JDSU 6000 GigE test set JDSU HST-3000 test set/ Dynatel 965 Minimum Requirements: Associate 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. This is a safety sensitive position. _________________________________________________________ Our Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans 401K 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, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to 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 contact HR Legal 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. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Responsibilities

Perform routine installation, maintenance, and repair of network systems including voice, data, transport, and video equipment. Coordinate central office activities and conduct post-installation testing to ensure functionality.