Job Location : Albany,NY, USA
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 .
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About the Role:
A Field Technician I is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment and services for their assigned territory. This includes tasks such as setting up, testing signal strength, diagnosing service issues, and ensuring proper connectivity. Technicians work in the field, often traveling to customer sites, and provide a high level of customer service while adhering to safety standards and company protocols.
What You'll Do:
Installing different type's network gear at cellular sites, Central Offices, Carrier POPs, Enterprise facilities, military bases, schools and more. Troubleshoot and solve issues in a timely matter.
Login in switches and take instructions from the NOC or engineer in charge.
Will need to work on call through the weekends and after regular duty hours.
There will be some overnight traveling involved and sometimes can be extended due to the job or work environment, i.e. Carrier projects and storm restoration.
Install electrical conductor, data conductor, and fiber optic cable.
Install pull boxes, conduit, poles and foundations.
Assist with the testing of devices to ensure functionality.
Do You Have:
High School Diploma or GED.
Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Dedicated to working with the mind set of Safety First .
Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience, and clean driving record.
Even Better:
Can work in multiple different fields, adapt to learning new equipment and procedures.
Previous experience working with +24 and -48 power.
Related work experience is a plus but not required.
Ability to maintain a neat /clean, and professional appearance that reflects well on the company and clients.
All around good attitude and aptitude to learn and grow.
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%
Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
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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 ...@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.
Job Details
Job Family Bargaining
Job Function Bargaining
Pay Type Hourly