Kinetic Outside Plant Engineer I/II

Windstream Communications, LLC

Sugar Land, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Audiovisual, AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Construction, Copying Machines, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Driver's License, Electronics, Engineering, FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Fax Machines, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Network Architecture/Engineering, Plant Layout and Design, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Small Business, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, United States Citizen, Vehicle Driving, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sugar Land, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S.  Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com

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About This Role:

Kinetics 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. This position can be filled in the following markets in Texas: Rio Vista, Acton, Fort Worth, and Sugar Land.

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)

Do you Have?

  • 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
  • Ability to travel overnight and out of the market up to 25% of the time is required for this role

Even Better:

  • CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD, 3GIS, or other similar design programs
  • Experience with use of Katapult Pro for the gathering of pole data
  • Previous telecommunication engineering experience or courses in engineering
  • Experience working with city, county and/or state agencies and other utility companies

Minimum Requirements:

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

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

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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

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 candidates 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 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. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

About the Company

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Windstream Communications, LLC

Windstream is not just a Fortune 500 company. We’re also the provider of choice for four out of five Fortune 500 companies for data, voice, network and cloud solutions.For more information about Windstream and our culture, visit www.windstreamtalent.com.

A Trusted Advisor   Single Point of Contact

Windstream delivers enterprise-class data, voice, network and cloud solutions with superior performance, enhanced security and exceptional reliability to businesses nationwide through a single point of contact. Whether your enterprise is small or large, with one location or many, Windstream is the communications and technology service provider you need with technical expertise and advanced network capabilities.

Smart, Customized Communications Solutions

Windstream provides customized data, voice, network and cloud services, including disaster recovery, managed services, networking, VoIP and more—with more than 115,000 fiber route miles across North America. Our industry-leading, certified experts can assess your environment and design a business optimizing solution that’s right for you today and can grow with you tomorrow.

Reliable, Secure   Personalized Service

As a $6 billion company with a nationwide presence, Windstream provides customers with dependable data, voice, network and cloud services and the peace of mind that comes from having your communications needs met by a financially solid provider. Customers further benefit from a level of personalized service that’s unrivaled in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Internet Services
FOUNDED
2006
WEBSITE
https://www.windstream.com/