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Windstream · 4 weeks ago

Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Entry Level

Canton, GA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Windstream is a provider of high-speed broadband Internet, phone service, and Digital TV packages. In this role, you will be part of the Kinetic Buried Drop Team, performing installations of buried cables to connect customers to the network.

Internet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Cable installationMachinery operationTechnical expertiseCustomer focusBasic technology skillsMath skillsColor discriminationTeam trainingDOT certification

Required

The 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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

Educational Assistance Plan

Company

Windstream

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Windstream and Uniti have merged - Please follow us at Uniti Group, Inc.

Founded in 2006

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.windstream.com

H1B Sponsorship

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