Field Cable Installer: Buried Fiber & Copper Tech

Colonial Group; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group's Kinetic team seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes, with a strong emphasis on safety and service.

This entry‑level, full‑time role involves performing installations, reading work drawings, promoting Kinetic products, and training new staff using a handheld computer.

A hands‑on position offering growth into fiber and telecommunications careers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work ½ mile walking with drop plow and service cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use 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 handheld computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities during job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Skills

Customer service

Technical skills

Color discrimination

Safety mindset

Driving

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Boring equipment

Test equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Colonial Group's Kinetic team seeks a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' homes, with a strong emphasis on safety and service.

This entry‑level, full‑time role involves performing installations, reading work drawings, promoting Kinetic products, and training new staff using a handheld computer.

A hands‑on position offering growth into fiber and telecommunications careers.