CAD operators are drafters who use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to prepare drawings and blueprints. These documents guide the creation of many products, including manufactured goods, buildings and structures. Mechanical ability and an aptitude for drawing and detail work are important attributes for this career.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ability to manipulate standard CAD commands.
• Ability to manipulate point data, received from the field.
• Creating construction documents and permitting documents for new fiber builds.
• Works with Permitting Department to meet requirements for approval across multiple entities.
• Works with Engineers to generate a set of plans that can be utilized for construction purposes.
• Works with Site Acquisition Coordinators to create plans showing a proposed path into the customer premise.
• Updating legacy documents to current standards.
• Enter data in computer system and maintain accurate records of activities related to Outside Plant and Inside Plant plans.
• Ability to be on time for scheduled work day and complete all work hours required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience or Drafting and Design degree.
• Ability to perform spatial analysis.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation / basic computer skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple people to create a design for proposed fiber optic builds.
• Must have basic working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience working with point data gathered with GPS Field units.
• Relevant experience creating and maintaining plans.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of related software programs (Salesforce, Workforce, Google Earth).
• Experience in data entry.
• Ability to stay on task.
• Active listener with excellent communication skills.
• Sound judgement and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of automated or computerized system operation / basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of record keeping practices.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.