Buried Drop Technician-FO

Uniti

Matthews (NC)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Uniti in Matthews, NC is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. You will travel overnight as needed and promote Kinetic products and services while delivering quality connections.

This safety-sensitive role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, and valid driver’s license. You’ll interpret work orders, complete tasks efficiently, and train new employees on daily duties.

Qualifications

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 70 pounds.
Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Willingness to travel overnight, including out of state.
Ability to interpret work drawings and complete paperwork.
Basic math and technology skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect the network to customers’ residences.
Use technical and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
Promote and sell Kinetic products and services.
Train new employees on daily job functions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Valid driver’s license

Color vision

Math skills

Overnight travel

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Power tools

Job description

About the Role:

As a technician working on the buried drop team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customers' residence. Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs.

Our team of Buried Drop Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value.

This is a safety sensitive position.

What You'll Do:

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetics' network to the customers' residence.
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 on 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 cable.
All other tasks as assigned.

Do You Have:

The ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow that places service cable.
Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
Basic technology and math skills.
Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
A valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Physical Tasks

– Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67-100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

Driving

Repetitive Hand Action

: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs

Exposures to

: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment

: Test Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Van

Types of Driver’s License Required

: Driver’s License

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