Buried Cable Technician — Field Install & Training Lead

Uniti; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to perform field installations from the hub to customer residences. You will work with copper, fiber, and coaxial drops, interpret drawings, and promote Uniti services. The role is safety sensitive and requires lifting up to 70 pounds and overnight travel when necessary.

The position involves hands-on use of tools, equipment operation, and daily paperwork. A valid license and DOT certification are required, with overtime and on-call as part of the

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel overnight, including out-of-state trips.
• Ability to walk ½ mile+ with a drop plow and place service cable.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• DOT pre-employment requirements and certification.
• Able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Good color discrimination for color-coded cables.
• Basic math and technical literacy for field tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ residences.
• Interpret work drawings, complete required paperwork, and promote Uniti products.
• Train new employees and operate job-tracking devices.
• Utilize hand and power tools and trenching/burrowing equipment as needed.
• Provide safe, reliable service connections and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT certification

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Basic math

Color discrimination

Lift 70 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Van

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to perform field installations from the hub to customer residences. You will work with copper, fiber, and coaxial drops, interpret drawings, and promote Uniti services. The role is safety sensitive and requires lifting up to 70 pounds and overnight travel when necessary.

The position involves hands-on use of tools, equipment operation, and daily paperwork. A valid license and DOT certification are required, with overtime and on-call as part of the