Buried Drop Tech: Fiber & Cable Install, Travel

Uniti Group Inc.; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to customers’ homes. The role requires the ability to travel overnight and out-of-state based on business needs, with a focus on safety and customer connections.

You will perform installations, interpret drawings, complete paperwork, promote Kinetic products, and train new staff. A valid driver’s license, DOT medical, and physical ability are required for this safety-sensitive

Qualifications

• Ability to walk 1/2 mile+ while operating a drop plow.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel overnight, including out of state.
• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded cables.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic's network to customers’ residences.
• Use technical and customer-focused approach to create connections with customers.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete required paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate handheld computer for task retrieval and clearance.

Skills

Driver's license

DOT medical

Overnight travel

Basic math

Color discrimination

Physical stamina

Lifting 70 lbs

Tools

Test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to customers’ homes. The role requires the ability to travel overnight and out-of-state based on business needs, with a focus on safety and customer connections.

You will perform installations, interpret drawings, complete paperwork, promote Kinetic products, and train new staff. A valid driver’s license, DOT medical, and physical ability are required for this safety-sensitive