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With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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About the Role:
Uniti’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 is an onsite position and the candidate will need to be located in Savannah, GA or surrounding area.
What You’ll Do:
- 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.
- Provide Stand-by and On Call coverage.
- Maintain central office and remotes including routine and preventative maintenance items.
- Complete necessary safety training and follow safety standards and regulations.
- You will report to the Network Infrastructure Local Manager.
- Associate's 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.
- 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.
- Ability to complete battery and generator testing.
- Knowledge in the following areas:
- DS1/DS3 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Analog Transport installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- SONET OC3/12/48 installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- WDM/CWDM/DWDM installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
- EWSD programming and troubleshooting.
- EWSD Translations
- Fiber training
- Previous CO training
- Tellabs (AFC) DLC
- Zhone AccessNode DLC
- Calix C7 DLC/DSLAM
- Calix E7
- OfficeSuite
- Lucent DSLAM
- Hatteras HN4000
- Optelian WDM/CWDM/DWDM
- Adtran TA3000 / TA5000
- 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
- T-COM
- T-Bird
- Acterna 2310
- Viavi 6000 GigE test set
- Viavi 580 ONX test set
- Viavi Smart OTDR
- Midtronics Battery test set
Even Better:
- Certifications or training directly related to the position
- Two-year technical degree in computers or electronics, or the equivalent in work experience
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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Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
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
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 contact HR Legal 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.
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Who's Hiring
- MTI Global Services43

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- CBIZ4

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- EOS IT Solutions3

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network field technician jobs.
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalent vendor-neutral networking certification
- Hands-on experience terminating and testing copper, fiber, or coax cabling
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for daily site travel
- Ability to work at heights and lift equipment up to 50 pounds
- Familiarity with network testing tools such as OTDRs, cable certifiers, and multimeters
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 safety certification preferred for commercial and industrial sites
Tips for Your Network Field Technician Job Search
List certifications before job titles
Hiring managers for network field technician roles scan for CompTIA Network+, BICSI INST1, or OSHA-10 before reading your work history. Put certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss.
Quantify cable runs and project scope
Vague descriptions like 'installed cabling' won't stand out. Replace them with specifics: how many drops you terminated, how many floors or buildings you covered, or the scale of the deployment you supported. Numbers make field experience tangible.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network field technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by equipment type
Job descriptions often specify whether the role is fiber, copper, coax, or wireless-heavy. Target postings that match the equipment you've worked with most, because employers expect you to be productive without an extended ramp-up on unfamiliar hardware.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many employers give field technician candidates a bench test, a cable termination exercise, or a troubleshooting scenario during the interview. Know your connector types, your OTDR basics, and how you document test results before you walk in.
Negotiate tool and vehicle allowances separately
Field technicians often overlook non-salary compensation like per-diem rates, mileage reimbursement, or company vehicle access. Ask about these line items after you have an offer in hand, since they can add meaningful value to the total package.
Network Field Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network field technicians?
The most active employers for network field technicians right now are MTI Global Services, MAC Group Solution Services, and CBIZ, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Telecommunications carriers and managed service providers consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many network field technician jobs are remote?
About 43% of network field technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence on job sites. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are NOC-support coordination, documentation, and project scheduling duties attached to field supervisor positions.
How do you become a network field technician?
Start by earning a CompTIA Network+ certification, which establishes baseline knowledge of networking concepts and protocols. Pair that with hands-on practice terminating cables and reading network diagrams. Many technicians enter through an apprenticeship, a low-voltage contractor role, or a helpdesk position that includes on-site dispatch. Adding a BICSI or fiber-specific credential then opens doors to more specialized installations.
Can you get hired as a network field technician with no experience?
Yes, entry-level network field technician roles do exist, especially at subcontractors that staff large telecom rollouts or structured cabling projects. Employers at that level look for a valid driver's license, physical readiness for the work, and any hands-on signal or low-voltage background you can point to, including home lab projects, vocational coursework, or military communications training.
What does the network field technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your certifications and driving record, then move to a technical interview or in-person bench test where you may be asked to terminate a connector, read a cable schedule, or walk through a real troubleshooting call. Some contractors follow up with a background check and motor vehicle record review before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to network field technician jobs?
You can find and apply to network field technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, equipment experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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