Kinetic Buried Drop Technician - Entry Level

About the Role

As a member of the Kinetic Buried Drop Team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customers’ residence. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Uniti’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 Uniti products and services.
• Train new employees on daily job functions.
• Operate a hand-held computer for retrieving and clearing job tasks.
• Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cables.

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 present in color-coded cable.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete the required training, including overnight travel out-of-state.
• Ability to travel overnight, including out of state based on business needs.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.
• Obtain DOT certification and remain DOT certified.

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.

Driver’s License Required: Valid driver’s license.

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.

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