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Windstream · 3 months ago

Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Entry Level

Folkston, GA 31537, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Windstream is a provider of high-speed broadband Internet, phone service, and Digital TV packages. The Buried Drop Technician will be responsible for the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers’ residences, ensuring connections to Kinetic's network.

Internet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Operate machinery including trenching and boring equipment for burying cable

Qualification

Copper installationFiber installationCoaxial installationTechnical expertiseOperating machineryBasic math skillsColor discrimination

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 required training, including overnight travel out-of-state

A valid driver's license and safe driving record

Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical

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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Founded in 2006

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.windstream.com

H1B Sponsorship

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