Buried Drop Technician-Entry Level

Windstream Communications • Canton, GA • 3w ago

Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.

As part of the Kinetic family, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.

Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

About the Role:

As a 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 Windstream'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 Windstream 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.

Do You Have:

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.

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%

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, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van

Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License

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 Plan

Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, 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.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, 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 Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Job Details

Job Family Field Operations

Job Function Operations

Pay Type Hourly

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