Buried Cable Install & Field Tech

Colonial Group; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Kinetic Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes technology, customer focus, and quality installations.

You will read drawings, complete paperwork, promote Uniti services, train others, and operate hand-held devices and trenching equipment. Overnight travel may be required; union bidding applies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds (33 kg).
• Willing to travel overnight and out of state as required.
• DOT pre-employment physical and certification required or obtainable.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Uniti's network to customers' residences.
• Interpret drawings and complete necessary paperwork.
• Promote Uniti products and services to customers.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate a hand-held computer to retrieve and clear job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Skills

Walking endurance

Technical skills

Color vision

Driver's license

Education

DOT certification (preferred)

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Power tools

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Kinetic Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes technology, customer focus, and quality installations.

You will read drawings, complete paperwork, promote Uniti services, train others, and operate hand-held devices and trenching equipment. Overnight travel may be required; union bidding applies.