Buried Drop Tech

Uniti

Merkel (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers residences. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This is a safety sensitive position and follows a union bidding process.

You will install cables, interpret drawings, promote products, and train new staff, while adhering to DOT requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

Basic math skills required.
Color discrimination required for color-coded cables.
A valid drivers license and safe driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical and background checks.

Responsibilities

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect the network to the customers residence.
Use 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 during job tasks.
Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Color discrimination

Valid drivers license

Safety awareness

Tools

Test Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Van

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.

***This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process***

Physical Tasks

- Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67-100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

Driving

Repetitive Hand Action

: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs

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

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