Network Technician I/II

Windstream • Denver, CO

157d • $27 - $37

About The Position

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses. 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

• Ability to perform OTDR tests and understand results
• Understand CLR/DLR and engineering job packs
• Distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable
• Use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275 lbs.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and work aloft
• Successfully complete required safety training
• Work assigned schedules and extended hours including day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours
• Respond to after hour callouts
• Complete battery and generator testing
• Basic technology and math skills
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Knowledge in Cyan nodes, SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting, WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting, Fiber training, Previous central office (CO) training
• Experience with transport equipment from vendors/models such as Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM, Juniper, Fujitsu, WideBank DCS
• Experience with test equipment such as Viavi Smart OTDR, Viavi 5800, 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 and 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
• Report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Associate degree