Buried Drop Technician: Fiber & Cable Install Pro

Uniti Group Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes across multiple markets. The role requires overnight travel based on business needs and emphasizes safety and reliability in service delivery.

The technician will interpret drawings, perform locates, and promote Kinetic products while training new staff. This is a physical, safety-sensitive position with potential overtime and standby

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills are required.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color-coded cable.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect the network to customers’ residences.
• Use technical 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 when applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math aptitude

Color discernment

Valid driver's license

Pre-employment DOT screen

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes across multiple markets. The role requires overnight travel based on business needs and emphasizes safety and reliability in service delivery.

The technician will interpret drawings, perform locates, and promote Kinetic products while training new staff. This is a physical, safety-sensitive position with potential overtime and standby