Buried Drop Tech

One Wagoner County; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetics is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes. This is a hands-on role requiring physical stamina and safety awareness in various field environments.

You will interpret work drawings, complete paperwork, promote Kinetics products, and train new staff. Overnight travel and out-of-state assignments may be required as part of field operations.

Qualifications

• Requires physical stamina for standing, walking, and lifting.
• Ability to read and interpret work drawings and instructions.
• Basic technology and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customer homes.
• Follow safety procedures and complete necessary paperwork.
• Promote Kinetics products and services to customers.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.

Skills

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Color discernment

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

About the Role:

As a technician working on the buried drop team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customers’ residence. Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs. Our team of Buried Drop Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process

What You’ll Do:

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetics' network to the customers’ residence.Use your 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, as applicable, during job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.All other tasks as assigned.

Do You Have:

• The ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow that places service cable.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Physical Tasks – Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33% Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%| Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% |Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100% Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33% Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: 34 – 66% Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment:

Test Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Van Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License