Field Cable Install Technician – Fiber & Coax

Uniti Group Inc.; Comer (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes.

You will connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and quality field work. You will gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecom careers, and you will be part of a safety-sensitive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk half a mile while using a drop plow.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Experience with buried cable/fiber optic installation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect the network to customers' residences.
• Promote Kinetic products and services to customers.
• Interpret work drawings and complete required paperwork.
• Train new employees in daily job functions.
• Operate handheld computer for tasks and service records.
• Perform underground facility locates as applicable during tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service focus

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is hiring an Entry Level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes.

You will connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services with a strong emphasis on safety and quality field work. You will gain hands-on experience, with opportunities for growth in fiber optic and telecom careers, and you will be part of a safety-sensitive team.