Hiring: Buried Drop Technician-FO Company: Uniti Group Inc. Location: Lexington, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:39:09 Target Skills & Keywords : Fiber, SAFe About the job Required Skills: •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. •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. Qualifications: •The ability to walk ½ mile + while operating a drop plow that places service cable. •Demonstrated capacity to work the schedule including overtime, callouts, and standby as needed. •Basic technology and math skills. •Demonstrated capacity to distinguish colors present in color-coded cable. •Demonstrated capacity to lift and carry up to 70 pounds. •Demonstrated capacity to successfully complete required training, including overnight travel out-of-state. •A valid driver’s license and safe driving record. •Demonstrated capacity to pass pre-employment DOT physical. •Physical Tasks – Standing Continuously: 67-100% | Walking Continuously: 67 – 100% | Sitting Occasionally: 0-33% •Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100% |Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33% Compensation: •Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!