Buried Cable Technician - Fiber, Copper & Coax

Uniti Group; Espanola, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Health & FSAs

Life insurance

Job summary

Kinetic, a Uniti company, is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coax from the network hub to customers' homes. You will follow drawings, promote Uniti services, and maintain safety standards.

This role requires ability to travel overnight, lift up to 70 pounds, pass DOT screenings, and obtain DOT certification. It includes overtime and union bidding, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to train others.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Able to walk 1/2 mile+ with drop plow and service cable.
• Lift up to 70 pounds and travel overnight as needed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; able to pass pre-employment DOT screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform buried copper, fiber, and coax installation from hub to customer's residence.
• Interpret drawings and complete required paperwork; promote Uniti products.
• Operate trenching/boring equipment and hand-held device to manage tasks.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.

Skills

Basic tech skills

Math skills

Physical stamina

Color discrimination

Valid driver's license

DOT certification

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Drop plow equipment

Job description

Kinetic, a Uniti company, is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coax from the network hub to customers' homes. You will follow drawings, promote Uniti services, and maintain safety standards.

This role requires ability to travel overnight, lift up to 70 pounds, pass DOT screenings, and obtain DOT certification. It includes overtime and union bidding, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to train others.