Kinetic Buried Drop Tech

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About the Role

As a Kinetic Buried Drop Technician on the buried drop team, you will perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to the customer’s residence. This is a safety‑sensitive position that requires a strong focus on technology and customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect the network to the customer’s 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 company 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.

Do You Have

• 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 a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment DOT physical.
• Obtain DOT certification and remain DOT certified.
• This position follows a union bidding process.

Physical Tasks

• Standing: 67‑100%
• Walking: 67‑100%
• Sitting: 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%
• Lifting‑lowering 15‑30 lbs: 67‑100%
• Lifting‑lowering 30+ lbs: 67‑100%

Driving

• Car:
  Occasionally 0‑33%
• Van:
  Continuously 67‑100%
• CMV:
  Occasionally 0‑33%
• Climbing:
  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: 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
• Educational Assistance Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and we give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Pay

Information

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

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