Network Technician Field Operations

Uniti•Pearl, MS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Uniti’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.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge in the following areas: Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge in the following areas: SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge in the following areas: WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge in the following areas: EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
Knowledge in the following areas: EWSD Translations
Knowledge in the following areas: Fiber training
Knowledge in the following areas: Previous CO training
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Tellabs (AFC) DLC
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Zhone AccessNode DLC
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Calix E7
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: OfficeSuite
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Lucent DSLAM
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Hatteras HN4000
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Adtran TA3000 / TA5000
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Adtran 1148/1248 DSLAM
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Adtran 2820 multiplexer
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Adtran 5000
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Juniper M10/M170
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Alcatel DML 3 X 50 Rockwell
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Alcatel 7470
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Fujitsu 2400 TRIB
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Fujitsu 150
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: WideBank DCS
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Turin
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: T-COM
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: T-Bird
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: Acterna 2310
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: Viavi 6000 GigE test set
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: Viavi 580 ONX test set
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: Viavi Smart OTDR
Experience with the following models/ vendors of test equipment: Midtronics Battery test set

Nice To Haves

Certifications or training directly related to the position
Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience

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 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.