Buried Cable Tech - Field Fiber Install & Safety

Uniti Group Inc.; China Grove (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, ChildLife

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This entry‑level full‑time role offers hands‑on field experience and opportunities for advancement within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile or more with a drop plow.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color‑coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record.

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 job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tech literacy

Math skills

Color vision

Driver's license

DOT physical

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This entry‑level full‑time role offers hands‑on field experience and opportunities for advancement within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.