Buried Drop & Fiber Cable Technician

Uniti Group; Rockwell (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Kinetic is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service.

You will interpret work drawings, perform locates, operate trenching and boring equipment, and assist with paperwork. Lifting up to 70 pounds and travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic safety awareness and ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors in cable work.
• Willingness to travel for training/out-of-state as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to homes.
• Interpret drawings and complete required paperwork.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• Perform locates on underground facilities as applicable.
• Promote and sell Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Technical aptitude

Color vision

Customer service

Mathematics basics

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Drop plow

Vehicle (Van)

Job description

Kinetic is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and strong customer service.

You will interpret work drawings, perform locates, operate trenching and boring equipment, and assist with paperwork. Lifting up to 70 pounds and travel for training may be required.