Buried Drop Technician: Field Fiber Install

Uniti Group Inc.; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePlans

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, ChildLife

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kinetic, a Uniti unit, is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to homes. You’ll focus on safety, quality installations, and strong customer service.

This hands-on role offers growth into fiber optic and telecom careers, requires physical work, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel for training.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use your 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 in daily job functions.
• Operate hand‑held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities, as applicable, during job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology and math skills

Job description

Kinetic, a Uniti unit, is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the network hub to homes. You’ll focus on safety, quality installations, and strong customer service.

This hands-on role offers growth into fiber optic and telecom careers, requires physical work, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel for training.