Buried Cable Install Tech — Travel-Ready

Uniti Group Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to join its field team. You will install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to residences and travel as needed to support projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, safety-sensitive work, and the ability to read work drawings, document tasks, and promote Kinetic products and services. Training, local travel, and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile+ while operating a drop plow.
• Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic's network to customers' residences.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities as applicable during tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Overnight travel

Valid driver's license

Color discrimination

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Pre-employment DOT basics

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to join its field team. You will install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to residences and travel as needed to support projects nationwide.

The role emphasizes customer-focused service, safety-sensitive work, and the ability to read work drawings, document tasks, and promote Kinetic products and services. Training, local travel, and physical stamina are essential.