Buried Drop Tech

Uniti•Meadville, PA

About The Position

As a Buried Drop Technician on the Kinetic team, you will install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ homes. This hands-on field technician role connects customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services through quality cable installation, with a strong focus on safety and customer service. The role is described as a strong starting point for future career growth, with hands-on experience that may lead to advancement in fiber optic and telecommunications careers. This is a safety-sensitive position. The job is entry-level and full-time, and follows a union bidding process. The technician works outdoors and in the field, uses test equipment and hand and power tools, and operates a van and cable-burying machinery. The work includes substantial standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, pushing and pulling, carrying, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand activity. Work may involve exposure to cold, heat, dampness, heights, vibration, skin irritants, dust, and fumes or gases. The actual base pay depends on the candidate’s primary work location and other factors, including relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

Ability to walk at least one-half 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 in color-coded cable.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to complete required training, including overnight out-of-state travel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT physical and maintain the DOT physical attributes required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation, utility construction, drop plow operation, trenching, boring, or telecommunications field work; helpful but not required unless specified by the posting location.
Strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and pride in completing quality work outdoors and in the field.
Customer service experience and the ability to communicate clearly with customers while representing Kinetic professionally.

Responsibilities

Install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
Deliver customer-focused service while helping customers connect to Kinetic products and services.
Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete necessary paperwork.
Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
Train new employees in daily job functions.
Use a handheld computer to retrieve and clear job tasks.
Perform locates on underground facilities, as applicable, including gas, power, and communication lines.
Operate trenching and boring equipment to bury cables.
Perform other tasks as assigned.