The Fiber Test and Measurement Technician’s role is to perform fiber characterization on all field fiber to ensure such meets the requirements of our customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform fiber characterization tests (Uni-directional & Bi-directional OTDR, LOSS, CD/PMD).
• Interpret/analyze all test data obtained in the field to identify issues and collaborate with other team members and/or departments for resolution.
• Compile test data, upload results real-time and generate reports using Fast Reporter and/or TRM.
• Perform in-field fusion splicing of cable and connectors.
• Create and follow Methods of Procedure (MOP’s) as required.
• Support other test technicians in the field with real-time analysis and guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with Google Earth.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, maps, as-builts, etc.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of optical fiber type/core (SMF, MMF).
• Knowledge of optical fiber standards (TIA/EIA).
• Proficient in the operation of test equipment including but not limited to OTDR, OLTS, Power Meter, VFL and Scope.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based database (Salesforce, Dropbox, SharePoint).
• Strong knowledge of vendor cloud-based software platforms (Test Flow, AEROS, etc.).
• Proficient with the use of computers and associated software (MS Office Excel/Word, Outlook, Visio, Adobe).
• Willingness to travel throughout network footprint (>50%) and often on short notice.
• Familiar with optical transmission bands (O-Band, C-Band, L-Band) and the associated wavelengths.
• Thorough understanding of Insertion Loss and ORL.
• Understanding of Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM, DWDM).
• Understanding dispersion and how it affects the signal transmission across fiber.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot fiber plants utilizing CWDM/DWDM technology.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Physicals 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.

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.