Field Fiber & Cable Drop Technician

Uniti Group Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will perform field work with a strong safety and customer-service focus, connecting customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services.

This entry-level full-time role emphasizes hands-on cable installation, equipment operation, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth in telecommunications careers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk ½ mile or more with a drop plow.
• Willing to work overtime, callouts, and standby.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors in cable codes.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Able to obtain DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to create meaningful connections with customers.
• Interpret work drawings 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.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology and math skills

Color distinction

Lift up to 70 pounds

Valid driver’s license

DOT physical clearance

Overnight travel readiness

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Utility construction

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. You will perform field work with a strong safety and customer-service focus, connecting customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services.

This entry-level full-time role emphasizes hands-on cable installation, equipment operation, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth in telecommunications careers.