Outside Plant Technician

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Job description

Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better .

• As part of the Kinetic family, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
• Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

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Please note that this position follows an initial Union job bidding process. This position will be posted internally only for 10 days.

About the Role:

As an Outside Plant Technician, you will primarily assist in the planning of outside plant jobs involving the installation, removal, or rearrangement of outside plant facilities. You will review plans and specifications provided by engineering to create construction drawings and measurements that specify the location of OSP facilities. As an OSP Technician you will also maintain reports, records, and complete inspections.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate on the planning, analysis, design and engineering of outside plant network structures and facilities, that have both fiber and copper, while ensuring the cost-effective utilization of materials and labor.
• Organize complex activities for the development, construction, implementation, and maintenance of Outside plant engineering projects.
• Utilize sound engineering practices and company objectives to identify and resolve complex problems in a creative and effective way.
• Skillfully communicate to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships and see projects through to completion.
• Conduct 70% of work in the field and 30% in the office on administrative tasks, on average; varies per market.
• Must be available to work in any assigned location and to attend schools for training, which may require overnight travel.
• Perform other work as assigned or as business needs demand.

Do You Have?

• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering.
• Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies.
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions.

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

Driving- Car: Occasionally: 0-33% Van: Continuously: 67-100% CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% Bending: Continuously: 67-100% Crouching: Continuously: 67-100% Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% Color Discrimination: 34 - 66%

Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, 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%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van

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

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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
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

Windstream CIB Statement:

Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.

Our Employee Resource Groups:

• WinVets - Veteran Employee Resource Group
• WOW - Women Employee Resource Group
• WINPRIDE - LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• WBPN - Black Professional Resource Group
• WARG - Ability Resource Group
• LaFamilia -Hispanic Resource Group
• AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, 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, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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: Windstream, 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 Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Windstream's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

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