Buried Cable Tech: Field Fiber & Copper Install

Uniti; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a dedicated Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service to ensure reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services.

You will connect customers, interpret drawings, and promote Kinetic products. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities in fiber and telecom fields while training and supporting teammates.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile or more while operating drop plow
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, and standby
• Basic technology and math skills
• Valid driver's license and DOT physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use your technical expertise 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 in daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities during tasks (gas, power, telecom).
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Skills

Walk ½ mile

Overtime availability

Technology basics

Math skills

Color discrimination

Driver's license

Tools

Hand-held computer

Locating equipment

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Job description

Uniti is seeking a dedicated Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service to ensure reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services.

You will connect customers, interpret drawings, and promote Kinetic products. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities in fiber and telecom fields while training and supporting teammates.