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Uniti Group Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Network Technician I/II

Arkansas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Uniti Group Inc. is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. The Network Technician I/II role is vital for connecting customers to products they value through technical expertise and customer support, performing installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems.

Telecommunications

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

Qualification

OTDR testingSONET installationWDM installationFiber trainingTechnical degreeBasic technology skillsCustomer service

Required

Ability to perform OTDR tests and understand results

Ability to understand CLR/DLR and engineering job packs

Ability to distinguish colors in use of color-coded cable

Ability to use equipment with maximum load capacity of 275 lbs

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work 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

Basic technology and math skills

Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Knowledge in Cyan nodes

Knowledge in SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting

Knowledge in WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting

Knowledge in Fiber training

Knowledge in previous central office (CO) training

Experience with Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM transport equipment

Experience with Juniper transport equipment

Experience with Fujitsu transport equipment

Experience with WideBank DCS transport equipment

Experience with Viavi Smart OTDR test equipment

Experience with Viavi 5800 test equipment

Experience with Midtronics battery test set

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