Buried Fiber Drop Technician - Field Install Pro

Uniti Group; Newton (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will interact with customers, interpret drawings, and complete paperwork while promoting Uniti products.

This is a safety-sensitive, physically demanding field position requiring travel and DOT compliance. You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, pass a DOT physical, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk 1/2 mile+ while operating a drop plow.
• Ability to travel overnight, including out of state.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Uniti’s network to customers’ residences.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
• Operate a hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Sell and promote Uniti products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Basic math skills

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Trenching equipment

Hand-held computer

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will interact with customers, interpret drawings, and complete paperwork while promoting Uniti products.

This is a safety-sensitive, physically demanding field position requiring travel and DOT compliance. You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, pass a DOT physical, and hold a valid driver’s license.