Field Technician 1

The Field Technician I will be responsible for managing and maintaining a territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Can work in multiple different fields, adapt to learning new equipment and procedures.
• Must be able to work with 24 and -48 power.
• Work independently and be on call for any issues/work in your remote area.
• Dedicated to working with the mind set of “Safety First”. Ability to travel and move where needed is desirable.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 5 years driving experience, and clean driving record.
• 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 Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
  
  

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.