Elite Buried Fiber & Cable Installer

Uniti Group Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This entry-level full-time role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality installation in 1,400 markets across 18 states.

You'll interpret work drawings, promote Kinetic products, and support field operations while building foundational experience for a career in fiber and telecommunications.

Qualifications

• Walk 1/2 mile or more while operating a drop plow.
• Overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Color discrimination ability.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Able to complete required training including overnight travel.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to residences.
• Create meaningful customer connections with technical expertise and service focus.
• Interpret drawings and complete paperwork.
• Promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily tasks.
• Operate handheld computer for tasks retrieval and clearance.
• Perform underground locates as applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Skills

Customer service

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Drop plow operation

Underground locate equipment

Trenching and boring equipment

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This entry-level full-time role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality installation in 1,400 markets across 18 states.

You'll interpret work drawings, promote Kinetic products, and support field operations while building foundational experience for a career in fiber and telecommunications.