Field Cable Installer: Connect Homes & Grow Tech Career

Colonial Group; Walnut Grove (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will connect customers to reliable services with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within fiber optic and telecommunications careers, emphasizing hands-on field work and teamwork in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install 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 during job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tech literacy

Math skills

Customer service mindset

Safety minded

Color discrimination

Tools

Hand-held computer

Drop plow

Trenching equipment

Job description

Kinetic is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the network hub to customers’ homes. You will connect customers to reliable services with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

This entry-level role offers growth opportunities within fiber optic and telecommunications careers, emphasizing hands-on field work and teamwork in a unionized environment.