Field Cable Install Tech: Fiber, Copper & Coax

Uniti Group Inc.; Rockwell (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti’s Kinetic unit is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. You will help connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This role offers hands-on field experience, opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecommunications careers, and requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel for training as

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile or more while operating 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.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to travel out-of-state for training.
• Experience with buried cable or fiber 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.
• Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
• 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 during job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology

Math skills

Customer service mindset

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Job description

Uniti’s Kinetic unit is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. You will help connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

This role offers hands-on field experience, opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecommunications careers, and requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel for training as