Network Technician

Uniti•Rockwell, NC

10d

About The Position

Kinetic's team of Network Technicians are 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

Requirements

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 275lbs.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs, capable of working 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.
High School Degree or GED equivalent.
Associate 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.

Nice To Haves

Certifications or training directly related to the position.
Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience.
Knowledge in the following areas: DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
SONET OC-3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
EWSD Translations
Experience with the following vendors/ models of transport equipment: Tellabs (AFC) DLC
Zhone AccessNode DLC
Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
Lucent DSLAM
Hatteras HN4000
Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
Adtran TA3000
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
JDSU 6000 GigE test set
JDSU HST-3000 test set/ Dynatel 965

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 & Maintenance.
Safely operate and maintain clean and organized company service vehicle.
Work in both inside and outside environments.
Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.