Buried Cable Tech - Field Install & Travel Ready

Uniti; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetics is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. The role requires travel overnight, including out-of-state, based on business needs.

This safety-sensitive position supports the buried drop team and follows a Union Bidding Process. You will work with hands-on equipment, interpret work drawings, and promote Kinetic products and services.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect network to residence.
• 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 on daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities, as applicable, during job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tech aptitude

Math skills

Color discrimination

Physical stamina

Overnight travel

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical

Job description

Kinetics is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. The role requires travel overnight, including out-of-state, based on business needs.

This safety-sensitive position supports the buried drop team and follows a Union Bidding Process. You will work with hands-on equipment, interpret work drawings, and promote Kinetic products and services.