Kinetic Buried Drop Technician - Entry Level

UNITI Group

Shepherdsville, KY 2 days ago

Work Model

On-site

Experience

Entry Level (0-2 yr)

Job Type

Full-time

fiber optic cable

trenching

boring

underground utility locate

read drawings

training others

hand-held computer operation

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. Our team of Buried Drop Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position.

Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & coaxial drop cable to connect Kinetics' 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.

The 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. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical.

Physical Tasks – Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

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%

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Medium Dexterity:
Continuously: 67-100% | >

Fine Manipulating:
Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control:
Occasionally: 0-33%

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%

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