Buried Cable Technician: Fiber & Drop Installations

Uniti Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

AD&D

Spousal Life

Child Life Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kinetic, a Uniti business unit, seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to homes. You will connect customers to reliable internet and services, while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.

The role is entry-level/full-time, with potential growth in fiber optics and telecommunications. Requires field work, physical activity, and ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Color discrimination required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• 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, as applicable, during job tasks.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

DOT pre-employment

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Test Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Van

Job description

Kinetic, a Uniti business unit, seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to homes. You will connect customers to reliable internet and services, while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction.

The role is entry-level/full-time, with potential growth in fiber optics and telecommunications. Requires field work, physical activity, and ability to work overtime as needed.