Underground Fiber & Cable Technician

Uniti Group Inc.; Winston (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ residences. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

The role is safety sensitive and follows a union bidding process. You will perform physical installation, use your technical skills to connect customers, interpret drawings, promote Kinetic products, and train new employees.

Qualifications

• Able to walk 1/2 mile+ with a drop plow and service cable.
• Ability to work overtime, callouts and standby as needed.
• Basic technology and math skills.
• Ability to distinguish colors in color-coded cable.
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Pass pre-employment DOT physical and travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect network to the customers’ residence.
• Use technical expertise and customer focus to create meaningful connections.
• Interpret drawings and complete necessary paperwork.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for job tasks; perform locates on underground facilities.

Skills

Buried drop installation

Safety-conscious

Physical labor

Travel readiness

Tools

Locates equipment

Trenching equipment

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Buried Drop Technician to install buried copper, fiber and coaxial drop cable from the network hub to customers’ residences. Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.

The role is safety sensitive and follows a union bidding process. You will perform physical installation, use your technical skills to connect customers, interpret drawings, promote Kinetic products, and train new employees.