Buried Drop Tech

Uniti Group Inc.

Nebraska City (NE)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Health savings account

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc.’s Kinetic unit seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber and coaxial drop cables from the hub to customers’ homes. You will follow drawings, promote services, and support field tasks.

This role requires overtime availability, overnight travel as needed, and the ability to operate trenching equipment. A valid driver's license and DOT pre-employment screening are required.

Qualifications

Ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow.
Overtime, on-call, standby availability.
Basic technology and math skills.
Color discrimination for color-coded cable.
Lift up to 70 pounds.
Overnight travel for training or business needs.
Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
DOT pre-employment physical requirement.

Responsibilities

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect 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 as applicable (DOT).
Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Drop installation

Customer focus

Reading drawings

Paperwork

Team training

Site safety

Travel readiness

Materials handling

Tools

None

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com

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

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

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Our Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens

Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants

Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

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