Field Cable Installer – Fiber & Home Internet

Uniti Group Inc.; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, ChildLife

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. – Kinetic unit is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and strong customer service in field work.

This entry-level full-time position offers hands-on experience, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ mile or more while operating a drop plow.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• 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 hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities during job tasks.

Skills

Field installation

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Technical literacy

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. – Kinetic unit is hiring a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cables from the hub to customers’ homes. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and strong customer service in field work.

This entry-level full-time position offers hands-on experience, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.