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Windstream · 1 month ago

Network Technician I/II-FO

Arkansas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. The Network Technician role involves performing installation, maintenance, and repair activities for network systems while providing technical expertise and customer support to create meaningful connections with customers.

Internet

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 trainingTransport equipment experienceTechnical degreeCustomer supportSafety trainingBasic technology skills

Required

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 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 the following areas: 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 the following vendors/models of transport equipment: Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM, Juniper, Fujitsu, WideBank DCS

Experience with the following models/vendors of test equipment: Viavi Smart OTDR, Viavi 5800, Midtronics battery test set

Preferred

Certifications or training directly related to the position

Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience

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

Company

Windstream

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Founded in 2006

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.windstream.com

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