Manager - Local Operations

About the Role:

Uniti's Manager of Local Operations manages vital team members who represent our leading telecommunications brand that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise and carrier partners across the United States. The Manager of Local Operations and the team care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. The team of experts create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.
 

What You'll Do:

• Manage technicians in the areas including but not limited to residential and business installation and repair, central office/network, cable; reviews job done by each technician on a quarterly basis to check for quality of work; ensures technicians.
  are following the correct procedures; initiates disciplinary actions as required; maintains personnel records in preparation for appraisals that are completed once a year.
• Manages functions involving installation and repair and central office maintenance.
  Analyzes trouble patterns and repeat reports to reduce the number of troubles and repeat reports; monitors central office routines.
• Monitors progress of central office (CO) and Outside Plant (OSP) jobs and inspects after completion; monitors facility change orders (FCOs); schedules and coordinates job cut-over; handles after hours problems and calls for their supervisory area; covers for other supervisory areas as needed.
• Utilizes all aspects of ETA: Monitors tasks and works with planner to make needed adjustments; prepares monthly work schedule; monitors employee status and performance reports.
• Provides and records safety training and hazard communications ensuring everyone follows safety rules and procedures on a daily basis; maintains OSHA records; investigates and completes accident reports.
• Maintains proper files and documentation for DOT drivers including monthly summary and daily inspections.
• Monitors controllable expenses: controls inventory levels in the office and on the technician's vehicles.
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains building, grounds, and vehicles.
• Prepares budget inputs for needed tools and test sets and identifies plant needing replacement or relief.
• Works with city official, county officials, and local customers to maintain a positive image of Uniti.
   

Do You Have?

• Ability to motivate employees in the areas of sales, increased revenue and productivity
• Ability to manage people (HR knowledge)
• Customer service mentality
• Knowledge of telephone operations
• PC skills
• Positive attitude
• Candid, vocal, and honest communication skills
• Ability to shift gears at a rapid pace
• Ability to adapt to changing technology
• Relationship building mentality
• College Degree 5-7 years professional level experience 2-3 years supervisory experience 9 years related technical and/or telephone experience OR an equivalent combination of education and technical level related experience required

Even Better:

• Previous experience as a technician

Minimum Requirements:

College degree and 5-7 years professional level experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 9+ years related technical and/or telephony experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical level related experience required. This is a safety sensitive position.

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.