Field Cable Installer: Buried Drop & Connectivity

Uniti; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers' homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety and customer service, connecting customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services.

The position offers hands-on experience with fiber optic and telecommunications tasks, with opportunities for growth and advancement within field operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk 1/2 mile or more while operating a drop plow
• Ability to work schedule including overtime, callouts, standby
• Basic technology and math skills
• Ability to distinguish colors in color-coded cable
• Ability to lift/carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to complete required training
• Valid driver’s license & safe driving record
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical & maintain DOT attributes
• Experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation, utility construction, drop plow operation, trenching or field work is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to homes
• Provide excellent customer service and build connections with customers
• Interpret work drawings and complete required paperwork
• Promote Kinetic products and services
• Train new employees in daily job functions
• Operate handheld computer for tasks retrieval and clearance
• Perform underground facility locates when required
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables
• Perform other assigned tasks

Skills

Basic technology skills

Color discrimination

Customer service

Safety mindset

Valid driving license

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Job description

Kinetic is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers' homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety and customer service, connecting customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services.

The position offers hands-on experience with fiber optic and telecommunications tasks, with opportunities for growth and advancement within field operations.