Field Buried Drop Technician - Fiber & Cable Install

Uniti Group; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kinetic, a Uniti business unit, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will ensure safe, reliable connections and promote Kinetic products while delivering quality service in the field.

The role emphasizes hands-on fiber/telecom installation, equipment operation, and strong customer interaction, with opportunities for growth within the fiber network team.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk 1/2 mile or more while operating a drop plow
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from hub to residences
• Interpret work drawings and complete paperwork
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services
• Train new employees in daily tasks
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables
• Perform locates on underground facilities when applicable

Skills

Safety mindset

Customer service

Physical endurance

Color discrimination

Valid driver's license

DOT pre-employment readiness

Equipment operation

Communication

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Job description

Kinetic, a Uniti business unit, is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will ensure safe, reliable connections and promote Kinetic products while delivering quality service in the field.

The role emphasizes hands-on fiber/telecom installation, equipment operation, and strong customer interaction, with opportunities for growth within the fiber network team.