Buried Drop Technician-FO

Uniti•Wadesboro, NC

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 drop cable from the network hub to customers’ homes, helping provide internet, voice, and entertainment services. The role combines hands-on outdoor field work with safety, quality installation, and customer service. It is safety sensitive and may provide experience for advancement in fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

Requirements

Walk ½ mile or more while operating a drop plow that places service cable.
Work the schedule, including overtime, callouts, and standby, as needed.
Have basic technology and math skills.
Distinguish colors in color-coded cable.
Lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
Successfully complete required training.
Obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Pass the 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.
Provide customer-focused service and create meaningful connections with customers.
Interpret work drawings and instructions and complete required 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, such as gas, power, and communication lines, as applicable.
Operate trenching and boring machinery to bury cables.
Perform other tasks as assigned.