Field Fiber Drop Technician: Connect Homes

Uniti Group Inc.; Chariton (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes.

This hands-on field role emphasizes safety and customer service as you connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services. You will work on installations, learn to read work drawings, and may participate in training and advancement opportunities within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

Qualifications

• Basic technology and math skills are required.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel overnight for training or work as needed.
• Previous experience with buried cable or fiber installation is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of 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, as applicable, during job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Valid driver’s license

Color discrimination

Overnight travel readiness

Safety minded

Customer service

Tools

Drop plow operation

Trenching equipment

Hand-held computer

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking an entry-level Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes.

This hands-on field role emphasizes safety and customer service as you connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services. You will work on installations, learn to read work drawings, and may participate in training and advancement opportunities within fiber optic and telecommunications careers.