Buried Drop Technician

Uniti • China Grove, NC

7d

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 connect customers to internet, voice, and entertainment services through quality cable installation, with a strong focus on safety and customer service. This safety-sensitive, entry-level role provides hands-on experience and may offer a path to advancement in fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

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.
• 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.
• Strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and pride in completing quality outdoor and field work.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Health and flexible spending accounts
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Spousal life insurance
• Child life insurance
• Educational assistance plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed