Kinetic Buried Drop Technician

Uniti Group Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. through its Kinetic unit seeks a buried drop technician to install copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customer homes. The role requires overnight travel, including out-of-state travel, and is designated as safety-sensitive.

You will connect the network to residences, train new staff, promote Kinetic services, and use a handheld device to manage tasks while performing locates and trenching as needed.

Qualifications

• Walk ½ mile+ with a drop plow to place service cable.
• Overnight travel including out-of-state travel.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts, and standby.

Responsibilities

• Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable from hub to residence.
• Use technical skills and customer focus to connect customers.
• Interpret work drawings and complete paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily tasks.
• Operate handheld devices to retrieve/clear tasks.
• Perform underground facility locates when applicable.
• Operate trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• Complete other assigned tasks.

Skills

Basic technology skills

Math skills

Color discrimination

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Job description

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi‑gigabit fiber internet, whole‑home Wi‑Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at www.GoKinetic.com.

About The Role

As a 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. The role requires the ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

What You’ll Do

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetics' 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 Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on 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 cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Do You Have

• The ability to walk ½ mile + while operating 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 required training, including overnight travel out‑of‑state.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical.

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

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non‑U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non‑U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non‑U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non‑U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre‑employment screenings, including but not limited to drug‑screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre‑employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third‑party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre‑employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.