Buried Drop Technician
Uniti Group
- Buried Drop Technicianlocation\\_onRural Hall, NC, USAcalendar\\_todayPosted October 23, 2026Req #7646Apply via Dayforce## Job DescriptionKinetic, 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 **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 **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: 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 **\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.**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 PlanUniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, 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 to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. *If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.***Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.### Job Details:Job Family: Field OperationsJob Function: OperationsTravel Required: YesTravel Percentage: 50
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