Buried Drop Technician — Field Cable Installer

Uniti Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group’s Kinetic unit is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will drive quality installations with a strong emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction, connecting homes to reliable internet and voice services.

You will interpret drawings, complete paperwork, and promote Kinetic products while training new team members and using handheld devices to manage tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be safety‑minded and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Proven customer service skills and clear communication with customers.
• Basic technology and math skills; able to interpret drawings and use a handheld device.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to residences.
• Interpret work drawings and complete required paperwork; promote Kinetic products.
• Train new employees in daily job functions and support field operations.
• Operate handheld devices to fetch and clear tasks; perform locates of underground facilities as applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment to bury cables; perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Color vision

Physical stamina

Job description

Uniti Group’s Kinetic unit is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will drive quality installations with a strong emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction, connecting homes to reliable internet and voice services.

You will interpret drawings, complete paperwork, and promote Kinetic products while training new team members and using handheld devices to manage tasks.