Buried Fiber Drop Tech – Field Installer

Uniti Group Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc., through its Kinetic unit, seeks an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coax from the network hub to customers’ homes, delivering reliable service with a strong emphasis on safety and customer care.

This hands-on field role offers growth opportunities in fiber optic and telecommunications careers; candidates must pass pre-employment screening and be able to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and perform manual tasks.
• Ability to walk long distances and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training or job needs.
• DOT medical exam may be required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables to connect the network to customers' residences.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
• Interpret drawings/instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily job functions.
• Operate handheld computer to retrieve and clear tasks.
• Perform underground utility locates as applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• Carry out other assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Valid driver's license

DOT medical

Hand-held computer

Locating equipment

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Locating equipment

Job description

Uniti Group Inc., through its Kinetic unit, seeks an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coax from the network hub to customers’ homes, delivering reliable service with a strong emphasis on safety and customer care.

This hands-on field role offers growth opportunities in fiber optic and telecommunications careers; candidates must pass pre-employment screening and be able to travel as required.