Outside Plant Engineer I / II

Overview

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

Windstream's team of Outside Plant Engineers connects consumer and small business partners to our leading telecommunications products across the United States. In this role you will work to create meaningful connections with customers and build long-term relationships. By analyzing a variety of data, you will solve complex problems for our business and residential customers utilizing copper cable, fiber cable, and electronics.

What You'll Do

• Engineer / design outside plant facilities including fiber and copper
• Assist in the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities
• Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of outside plant engineering projects
• Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to resolve issues in a creative and effective way
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and drive projects to completion
• Engineer / design projects to ensure cost-effective utilization of materials and labor
• Perform administrative work relating to projects and assignments
• Assess situations, collaborate, identify key issues, and solve complex problems
• Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on average (varies per market)
• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance
• Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions
• A love of solving problems and building solutions
• A college degree in engineering or similar discipline and / or 2+ years technical experience
• Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role

Even Better

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering / Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering / Technical experience required. This is a safety sensitive position.

Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally : 0-33% | Walking Occasionally : 0-33% |Sitting Continuously : 67-100%

Driving : Car : Frequently : 34-66% | Climbing : Occasionally : 0-33% | Bending : Occasionally : 0-33% | Crouching : Occasionally : 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling : Occasionally : 0-33% | Carrying : Occasionally : 0-33% | Reaching Above Head : Occasionally : 0-33%

Lowering >

1-15 lbs : Occasionally : 0-33 % | >

15-30 lbs : Occasionally : 0-33% | >

30 lbs : Occasionally : 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action : >

Medium Dexterity : Continuously : 67-100% | >

Fine Manipulating : Frequently : 34-66% |Operate Foot Control : 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%| Depth Perception : Occasionally : 0-33% | Color Discrimination : Continuously : 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance / Working Environment : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to : Cold : Occasionally : 0-33% | Heat : Occasionally : 0-33% | 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%

Types of Driver's License Required : Driver's License

Benefits

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.

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