Buried Cable Tech: Fiber & Copper Field Install

Uniti Group Inc.; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. through its Kinetic unit 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 role emphasizes safety, hands‑on field work, and a focus on delivering reliable internet and services. You will work in a mainly outdoor setting, perform locates, operate trenching/boring equipment, and train others while supporting sales of Kinetic products.

Qualifications

• Must have basic technology and math skills.
• Color discrimination necessary for color-coded cable.
• Able to walk and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Pre-employment DOT physical required; overtime may be needed.
• Experience with buried cable or fiber installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from hub to residences.
• Provide quality customer service and clear communication with customers.
• Interpret work drawings and complete paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily tasks.
• Operate handheld computer to retrieve/clear tasks.
• Perform underground locates as applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Color discrimination

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Handheld computer

Locating equipment

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. through its Kinetic unit 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 role emphasizes safety, hands‑on field work, and a focus on delivering reliable internet and services. You will work in a mainly outdoor setting, perform locates, operate trenching/boring equipment, and train others while supporting sales of Kinetic products.