Buried Drop Technician: Fiber & Cable Installer

Uniti Group Inc.; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to perform on-site installation of buried copper, fiber and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You may travel overnight based on business needs and will promote Kinetic products with customers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to interpret work drawings while maintaining paperwork and training new staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile+ while operating a drop plow.
• Schedule flexibility including overtime, callouts, and standby.
• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color-coded cables.
• Must lift and carry up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from hub to residence.
• Use technical knowledge to connect customers with services.
• Interpret drawings and complete required paperwork.
• Promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily tasks.

Skills

Stamina & lifting

Overtime readiness

Tech & math basics

Color vision

Lifting 70 lbs

Driver's license

DOT physical

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to perform on-site installation of buried copper, fiber and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You may travel overnight based on business needs and will promote Kinetic products with customers.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to interpret work drawings while maintaining paperwork and training new staff as needed.