Buried Cable Field Technician – Fiber & Copper

Uniti Group Inc.; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Spending Account

Life and AD&D Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. This entry-level full-time role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality installations in a field setting.

You will connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services while learning and growing toward advanced fiber optic and telecom roles. Requires physical endurance and ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required and DOT considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes.
• Use technical knowledge and customer focus to connect customers to services.
• Interpret work drawings and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Basic technology

Math skills

Customer service

Safety mindset

Lift up to 70 pounds

Driver's license

Tools

Trenching equipment

Hand‑held computer

Test equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. This entry-level full-time role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality installations in a field setting.

You will connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services while learning and growing toward advanced fiber optic and telecom roles. Requires physical endurance and ability to travel as needed.