Entry-Level Buried Drop Technician: Field Cable Install

Uniti-e19d5f6c; Kittanning Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician on the Kinetic team to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field technician role focuses on safety and delivering reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with strong customer service.

This entry-level, full-time position offers hands-on growth into fiber optic and telecommunications careers, with the ability to travel overnight and lift up to 70 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk 1/2 mile or more with a drop plow.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation or related field work is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees in daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities, when applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology

Mathematics

Customer service

Overtime readiness

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching

Boring

Hand/power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician on the Kinetic team to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field technician role focuses on safety and delivering reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with strong customer service.

This entry-level, full-time position offers hands-on growth into fiber optic and telecommunications careers, with the ability to travel overnight and lift up to 70 pounds as needed.