Buried Drop Tech

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the U.S.

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. This is a safety-sensitive position that follows a union bidding process.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic's network to the customers’ residence.
• Use your technical expertise 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 on daily job functions.
• Operate hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Perform locates on underground facilities, as applicable, during job tasks, such as locating gas, power, and communication lines.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Physical demands

• Standing: Continuously (67-100%)
• Walking: Continuously (67-100%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Driving - Car: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Driving - Van: Continuously (67-100%)
• Driving - CMV: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Climbing: Continuously (67-100%)
• Bending: Continuously (67-100%)
• Crouching: Continuously (67-100%)
• Pushing-Pulling: Continuously (67-100%)
• Carrying: Continuously (67-100%)
• Reaching Above Head: Continuously (67-100%)
• Lifting-Lowering:
  • 1-15 lbs: Continuously (67-100%)
  • 15-30 lbs: Continuously (67-100%)
  • 30+ lbs: Continuously (67-100%)
• Repetitive Hand Action:
  • Medium Dexterity: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Fine Manipulating: Continuously (67-100%)
• Operate Foot Control: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Audio Visual Needs:
  • Hearing: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Near Vision: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Far Vision: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Peripheral Vision: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Depth Perception: Occasionally (0-33%)
  • Color Discrimination: Frequently (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, Fumes/Gases: Occasionally (0-33%)
• Equipment Used: Test equipment, hand and power tools, van.
• Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s license.

Benefits

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

Pay

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.