Buried Cable Tech: Travel‑Ready Fiber Installations

Uniti; Merkel (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti 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. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This is a safety sensitive position and follows a union bidding process.

You will install cables, interpret drawings, promote products, and train new staff, while adhering to DOT requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Color discrimination required for color-coded cables.
• A valid drivers license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect the network to the customers residence.
• Use 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 during job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Color discrimination

Valid drivers license

Safety awareness

Tools

Test Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Van

Job description

Uniti 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. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This is a safety sensitive position and follows a union bidding process.

You will install cables, interpret drawings, promote products, and train new staff, while adhering to DOT requirements and safety standards.