Buried Cable Field Technician: Hands-On & Impactful

Colonial Group; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service to connect homes with reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services.

As an entry-level full-time position on the Kinetic team, you'll gain practical field experience, receive training, and have opportunities for growth within fiber optic and telecommunications

Qualifications

• Must have basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors in coded cables.
• Capacity to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and DOT physical.
• Prior buried cable or fiber installation experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables to connect service.
• Interact with customers to explain services and ensure satisfaction.
• Interpret work drawings and complete required paperwork.
• Promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily tasks.
• Operate handheld devices to retrieve and clear job tasks.
• Perform underground facility locates as applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment to bury cables.
• Complete all other assigned tasks.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer service

Mathematical ability

Color discrimination

Valid driver's license

DOT medical certification

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service to connect homes with reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services.

As an entry-level full-time position on the Kinetic team, you'll gain practical field experience, receive training, and have opportunities for growth within fiber optic and telecommunications