Field Buried Drop Technician — Travel-Ready Cable Install

Uniti; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti in Sanford, NC is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ residences. You will apply technical skills and a customer‑focused approach to ensure reliable connections.

This safety‑sensitive role requires overtime and overnight travel, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of required training.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills are required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors in color-coded cable.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect network to customer residences.
• Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections.
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities during job tasks.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology and math skills

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Test Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Van

Job description

Uniti in Sanford, NC is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ residences. You will apply technical skills and a customer‑focused approach to ensure reliable connections.

This safety‑sensitive role requires overtime and overnight travel, the ability to lift up to 70 pounds, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of required training.