Field Cable Installer: Buried Fiber & Copper Drops

Uniti Group Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. (Kinetic) is seeking a Buried Drop Technician in Dalton, GA to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will connect residents to internet, voice, and entertainment services with safety and high service standards.

This entry‑level full‑time role offers hands‑on growth in fiber optic and telecom careers. You’ll perform installations, use field tools, train peers, and promote Kinetic products while maintaining a strong customer focus in

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 and carry up to 70 pounds
• Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical and maintain attributes

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect network to customers’ residences
• Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections
• Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete paperwork
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services
• Train new employees in daily job functions
• Operate hand‑held computer for tasks retrieval and clearance
• Perform locates on underground facilities as applicable
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables
• All other tasks as assigned

Skills

Walk 0.5 mile

Basic technology

Color discrimination

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical

Team communication

Tools

Hand‑held computer

Locating equipment

Trenching/Boring gear

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. (Kinetic) is seeking a Buried Drop Technician in Dalton, GA to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will connect residents to internet, voice, and entertainment services with safety and high service standards.

This entry‑level full‑time role offers hands‑on growth in fiber optic and telecom careers. You’ll perform installations, use field tools, train peers, and promote Kinetic products while maintaining a strong customer focus in