Traveling Buried Drop Technician – Fiber & Cable

Uniti; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. The role requires overnight travel and the ability to work safely on construction sites.

You will use handheld tools and drawings to complete paperwork, promote Uniti products, and train new teammates while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment DOT physical.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect 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.

Skills

Customer focus

Basic technology & math skills

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel overnight

Tools

Hand-held computer

Trenching equipment

Job description

Uniti is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the hub to customers’ homes. The role requires overnight travel and the ability to work safely on construction sites.

You will use handheld tools and drawings to complete paperwork, promote Uniti products, and train new teammates while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and safety.