Buried Cable Install Tech: Field Networking & Safety

Colonial Group; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Florida is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes. This entry-level full-time field role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and delivering reliable connectivity for internet, voice, and entertainment services.

You’ll work on the Kinetic team, using basic tech and math skills, read drawings, and complete paperwork.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training or job tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Experience with buried cable or field work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coax drop cable to connect customer homes.
• Deliver quality connections with strong safety and customer focus.
• Interpret drawings and complete required paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily tasks.
• Use hand-held computer to manage tasks.
• Perform underground facility locates as applicable.
• Operate trenching/boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other assigned duties.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

Customer service mindset

Safety mindset

Ability to lift 70 pounds

Overnight travel readiness

Tools

Hand-held computer

Test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Drop plow operation

Job description

Colonial Group in Florida is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes. This entry-level full-time field role emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and delivering reliable connectivity for internet, voice, and entertainment services.

You’ll work on the Kinetic team, using basic tech and math skills, read drawings, and complete paperwork.