Buried Drop Technician: Field Cable Install & Growth

Uniti Group Inc.; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 Group Inc., is seeking an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customer homes. You’ll connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and service.

You will gain hands-on field experience, with opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecom careers. This is a safety sensitive, full-time position with potential overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel out-of-state for training.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily job functions.
• Operate handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities during tasks (gas, power, telecom).
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology and math skills

Tools

Hand-held computer

Locating equipment

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti Group Inc., is seeking an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customer homes. You’ll connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and service.

You will gain hands-on field experience, with opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecom careers. This is a safety sensitive, full-time position with potential overtime and travel.