Buried Drop Technician

Uniti Group Inc.

Dalton (GA)

Presencial

USD 45.000 - 65.000

Jornada completa

Hace 6 días

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D

Educational Assistance Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Uniti Group Inc. (Kinetic) is seeking a Buried Drop Technician in Dalton, GA to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will connect residents to internet, voice, and entertainment services with safety and high service standards.

This entry‑level full‑time role offers hands‑on growth in fiber optic and telecom careers. You’ll perform installations, use field tools, train peers, and promote Kinetic products while maintaining a strong customer focus in

Formación

Ability to walk 1/2 mile or more while operating a drop plow
Ability to work schedule including overtime, callouts, standby
Basic technology and math skills
Ability to distinguish colors in color‑coded cable
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical and maintain attributes

Responsabilidades

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to customers’ residences
Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections
Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete paperwork
Sell and promote Kinetic products and services
Train new employees in daily job functions
Operate hand‑held computer for tasks retrieval and clearance
Perform locates on underground facilities as applicable
Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables
All other tasks as assigned

Conocimientos

Walk 0.5 mile

Basic technology

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical

Team communication

Herramientas

Hand‑held computer

Locating equipment

Trenching/Boring gear

Descripción del empleo

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 Buried Drop Technician on the Kinetic team, you will install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. In this hands‑on field technician role, you will help connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services through quality cable installation and a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Our Buried Drop Technicians care about technology, take pride in field work, and enjoy helping customers get connected to the products and services they value.

This role is a strong starting point for future career growth, providing hands‑on experience that may lead to advancement opportunities in other fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Type: Entry Level Full Time

What You’ll Do

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
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 in 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 cables.
All other tasks as assigned.

Do You Have

The ability to walk ½ mile or more 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical and maintain DOT physical attributes required of the job.
Previous experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation, utility construction, drop plow operation, trenching, boring, or telecommunications field work is helpful, but not required unless specified by the posting location.

Even Better

A strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and pride in completing quality work outdoors and in the field.
Customer service experience and the ability to communicate clearly with customers while representing Kinetic professionally.

Physical Tasks

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

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

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

Physical Tasks

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

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% | Operate Foot Control: 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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