Buried Cable Installer — Fiber, Copper & Coax

Uniti; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; 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's Kinetic unit is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables from the network hub to customers' homes. This role requires physical work, the ability to travel overnight, and a valid driver's license.

You'll interpret drawings, complete paperwork, promote Kinetic products, and train new team members while operating trenching or boring equipment and performing underground locates as needed.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Willing to travel overnight, including out of state.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color-coded cable.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Willing to work overtime, callouts and standby as needed.
• Comfort with physical tasks such as bending and standing.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect the network to customer homes.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to create meaningful connections.
• Interpret drawings and instructions and complete paperwork.
• Promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate machinery for burying cable and perform underground locates as applicable.

Skills

Overnight travel

Basic math

Color vision

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Overtime readiness

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Locating underground utilities

Job description

Uniti's Kinetic unit is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables from the network hub to customers' homes. This role requires physical work, the ability to travel overnight, and a valid driver's license.

You'll interpret drawings, complete paperwork, promote Kinetic products, and train new team members while operating trenching or boring equipment and performing underground locates as needed.