Field Cable Installer - Buried Fiber & Copper Drops

Uniti; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, customer service, and reliable connections for internet, voice, and entertainment services.

The position offers entry-level full-time work with opportunities for growth in fiber optics and telecommunications. Candidates must be able to lift, travel for training, and pass required DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk long distances while carrying equipment.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, and standby.
• Must pass DOT physical and maintain required attributes.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training.

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

Safety mindset

Customer service

Basic math skills

Color discrimination

Driver's license

Overtime willingness

Field installation experience

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Hand-held computer

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drops from the hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field role emphasizes safety, customer service, and reliable connections for internet, voice, and entertainment services.

The position offers entry-level full-time work with opportunities for growth in fiber optics and telecommunications. Candidates must be able to lift, travel for training, and pass required DOT requirements.