Kinetic - Buried Drop Tech

Colonial Group; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Kinetic Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes technology, customer focus, and quality installations.

You will read drawings, complete paperwork, promote Uniti services, train others, and operate hand-held devices and trenching equipment. Overnight travel may be required; union bidding applies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds (33 kg).
• Willing to travel overnight and out of state as required.
• DOT pre-employment physical and certification required or obtainable.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Uniti's network to customers' residences.
• Interpret drawings and complete necessary paperwork.
• Promote Uniti products and services to customers.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate a hand-held computer to retrieve and clear job tasks.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Skills

Walking endurance

Technical skills

Color vision

Driver's license

Education

DOT certification (preferred)

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Power tools

Job description

About the Role:

As a Kinetic Buried Drop Technician working on the buried drop team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customers' residence. Our team of Buried Drop Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position.

What You'll Do:

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Uniti's network to the customers' residence.
• 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 Uniti products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate a hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

Do You Have:

• The ability to walk 1/2 mile+ while operating following a drop plow that places service cable.
• Ability to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete the required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
• Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs.
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Obtain DOT certification and remain DOT certified.

***This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process***

Physical Tasks - Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67-100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33% | Van: Continuously: 67-100% | CMV: Occasionally: 0-33% | Climbing: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Continuously: 67-100% | Crouching: Continuously: 67-100% | Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100% | Carrying: Continuously: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100% | >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% | Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100% |Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: 34-66%

Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Van

Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License