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Network Technician

Uniti
life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, Jamestown
Oct 06, 2025
We build and operate fiber networks and provide transformative multi-Gigabit internet access to homes and businesses in small and medium-sized communities across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. www.GoKinetic.com _________________________________________________________ About the Role: Kinetic team ofNetwork Techniciansare 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 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 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 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 callout Ability to complete battery and generator testing Knowledge in the following areas: DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting EWSD programming and troubleshooting EWSD Translations Fiber training Previous CO training Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Tellabs (AFC) DLC Zhone AccessNode DLC Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM Calix E7 OfficeSuite Lucent DSLAM Hatteras HN4000 Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM Adtran TA3000/ TA5000 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 Viavi 6000 GigE test set Viavi 580 ONX test set Viavi Smart OTDR Midtronics Battery test set Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (required) Internal Applicants mist have satisfactory performance in all respects of current position. If applicable, must successfully complete prerequisite training and testing. Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public, co-workers, and managers. Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Must be available for overtime, standby, after hours call-outs or work during non-scheduled hours. Must be available to work assigned schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Must be capable of heaving lifting. Must be capable of working with and maintaining assigned tools and equipment. Must be neat in appearance, be able to write legibly, and prepare and maintain neat and accurate records. Must be willing and ready to work in any assigned location and attend schools for training, which may require over night travel as determined by the company. Must demonstrate the ability to learn and use a variety of current and future applications, test systems or information systems as they are developed. Must have a working knowledge of telephony outside plant including but not limited to drops, cross-boxes, fiber systems, terminals, etc. Must have a working knowledge of computers and any applicable applications. Must successfully complete all necessary safety training including ladder safety. Must meet weight requirements as defined by Kinetics Safe Load Limits for Equipment and Ladders Policy. Must participate in Kinetic Rewards program, which includes selling Company products and services to existing/potential customers. Must reside within a reasonable distance of assigned reporting center. Minimum Requirements (required) Experience 1-3 years of Central Office (CO) or Network Operations Center (NOC) experience on Central Office equipment (required) 3-5 years' experience in engineering, installation or maintenance of telecommunications voice and data network services equipment, or equivalent education (desired). Prior I&R, Customer Service, and/or Electrical experience (desired). Education High School equivalent or Equivalent. Certification Must maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record Physical Tasks- Standing Continuously: 67-100% \| Walking Continuously: 67 - 100% \| Sitting Occasionally: 0-33% Driving- Car: Occasionally: 0-33% \| Van: Continuously: 67-100% \| CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% \| Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% \| Bending: Continuously: 67-100% \| Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%\| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% \|Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% \| Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% \| Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% \| >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% \| >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100% Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% \| >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% \|Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33% Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%\| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%\| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% \|Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% \| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% \| Color Discrimination: 34 - 66% Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33% Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License _________________________________________________________ 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 email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com 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 criminal background check, 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. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.