Buried Drop Technician-FO

# Buried Drop Technician-FOlocation _onDahlonega, GA 30533, USA calendar _today

Posted September 29, 2026

Req #7707

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Job Description 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 across the U.S.  Additional information about Kinetic is available at
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* About the Role:

** 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 help connect customers to reliable internet, voice, and entertainment services through quality cable installation and a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Our
** Buried Drop Technicians
** care about technology, take pride in field work, and enjoy helping customers get connected to the products and services they value.

This role is a strong starting point for future career growth, providing hands-on experience that may lead to advancement opportunities in other fiber optic and telecommunications careers.

This is a safety sensitive position.
** Job Type:
** Entry Level Full Time
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetic’s network to customers’ residences.
* 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 in 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 cables.
* All other tasks as assigned.
** Do You Have:
*** The ability to walk 1⁄2 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 required training.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
* Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical and maintain DOT physical attributes required of the job.
* Previous experience with buried cable, fiber optic installation, utility construction, drop plow operation, trenching, boring, or telecommunications field work is helpful, but not required unless specified by the posting location.
** Even Better:
*** A strong safety mindset, mechanical aptitude, and pride in completing quality work outdoors and in the field.
* Customer service experience and the ability to communicate clearly with customers while representing Kinetic professionally.
** Physical Tasks** – Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
** Driving** - Car:
Occasionally: 0-33% | Van:
Continuously: 67-100% | 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:
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