Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, 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 the U.S.
About the Role:
As a Kinetic Buried Drop 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. Our team of Buried Drop Technicians care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position.
What You'll Do:
Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber & 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.
Do You HaveThe ability to walk ½ mile + while operating following 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.
This Position Follows a Union Bidding Process
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, VanTypes 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 PlanHealth & 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.
