Buried Fiber Drop Technician

Uniti Group; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables from the network hub to customer residences. The role requires technical skill, safety awareness, and the ability to travel for assignments.

Responsibilities include operating trenching and boring equipment, completing paperwork, and promoting Uniti services. A valid driver's license, DOT pre-employment screening, and DOT certification are required; overnight travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills required.
• Ability to distinguish colors on color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Occasional overnight travel and DOT pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable.
• Travel as needed to customer locations and operate drop plow equipment.
• Sell and promote Uniti products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate a hand-held computer to retrieve and clear tasks.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Math skills

Color differentiation

Customer focus

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Test equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Uniti Group is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cables from the network hub to customer residences. The role requires technical skill, safety awareness, and the ability to travel for assignments.

Responsibilities include operating trenching and boring equipment, completing paperwork, and promoting Uniti services. A valid driver's license, DOT pre-employment screening, and DOT certification are required; overnight travel may be necessary.