Field Cable Install Technician – Buried Fiber & Copper

Uniti; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti’s Kinetic team seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes, delivering reliable internet, voice, and entertainment with safety and customer service at the forefront.

This entry-level, full-time role offers hands-on field work with training, potential advancement in fiber and telecommunications careers, and a pathway through a union bidding process.

Qualifications

• The ability to walk ½ mile or more while operating a drop plow that places service cable.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• 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 successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Previous experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation, utility construction, drop plow operation, trenching, boring, or telecommunications field work is helpful, but not required unless specified by the posting location.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use your 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, as applicable, during job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical

Lifting 70 pounds

Job description

Uniti’s Kinetic team seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes, delivering reliable internet, voice, and entertainment with safety and customer service at the forefront.

This entry-level, full-time role offers hands-on field work with training, potential advancement in fiber and telecommunications careers, and a pathway through a union bidding process.