Buried Drop Tech

Uniti•Nebraska City, NE

About The Position

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is hiring an entry-level Buried Drop Technician. The technician installs buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable between the network hub and customers’ homes, helping connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services. This hands-on field role emphasizes safe, quality installation and customer service. It offers practical experience that may support advancement into other fiber optic and telecommunications careers. This is a safety-sensitive position and follows a union bidding process.

Requirements

Ability to walk one-half 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 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; this experience is helpful but not required unless specified by 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.
Use technical knowledge 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 in daily job functions.
Use a handheld computer to retrieve and clear job tasks.
Locate underground facilities, such as gas, power, and communication lines, when applicable.
Operate trenching and boring machinery to bury cables.
Perform other tasks as assigned.