Buried Drop Technician: Fiber, Copper & Coax Installations

Uniti Group Inc.; Glen Rose (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from a network hub to customers’ homes in Texas. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This safety-sensitive position is on the buried drop team and involves promoting Kinetic products and services.

You will perform installations, interpret drawings, train new staff, and use handheld devices to manage tasks, with opportunities to travel out-of-state as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel overnight, including out of state.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s 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 a handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities, when applicable.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.

Skills

Overnight travel

Valid driver’s license

Basic math skills

Color discrimination

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from a network hub to customers’ homes in Texas. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs. This safety-sensitive position is on the buried drop team and involves promoting Kinetic products and services.

You will perform installations, interpret drawings, train new staff, and use handheld devices to manage tasks, with opportunities to travel out-of-state as needed.