Buried Drop Tech

Uniti•Emmetsburg, IA

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. In this hands-on field technician role, you will help connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services through quality cable installation and a strong focus on safety and customer service. The position suits people who care about technology, take pride in field work, and enjoy helping customers get connected. It is an entry-level role that provides hands-on experience and may lead to advancement opportunities in fiber optic and telecommunications careers. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Ability to walk ½ mile or more 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 successfully complete required training, including overnight out-of-state travel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and 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; experience may be required depending on the posting location.
A 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

Physically install buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
Create meaningful connections with customers through technical expertise and customer focus.
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 hand-held computer to retrieve and clear job tasks.
Perform locates on underground facilities, as applicable, including gas, power, and communication lines.
Operate trenching and boring machinery to bury cables.
Perform other tasks as assigned.