Buried Drop Tech

About The Role

As a technician working on the buried drop team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customers’ residence. Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetics' network to the customers’ residence.
• Sell and promote Kinetic products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Locate underground facilities, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk ½ 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 present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Physical Tasks

• Standing: 67-100%
• Walking: 67 – 100%
• Sitting: 0-33%
• Driving: Car: Occasionally: 0-33%, Van: Continuously: 67-100%, CMV: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Climbing: 67-100%
• Bending: 67-100%
• Crouching: 67-100%
• Pushing-Pulling: 67-100%
• Carrying: 67-100%
• Reaching Above Head: 67-100%
• Lifting-Lowering: >1-15 lbs: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs: 67-100%, >30+ lbs: 67-100%
• Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: 67-100%, >Fine Manipulating: 67-100%
• Operating Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Hearing: 67-100%
• Near Vision: 67-100%
• Far Vision: 67-100%
• Peripheral Vision: 67-100%
• Depth Perception: 0-33%
• Color Discrimination: 34 – 66%
• Exposures to: Cold: Frequently: 34-66%, Heat: Frequently: 34-66%, Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33%, Heights: Occasionally: 0-33%, Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33%, Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33%, Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33%, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Van Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Education Assistance Plan

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens

Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants

Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.