Buried Drop Technician

Windstream is seeking a skilled Buried Drop Technician to join our team. As a key member of our network installation team, you will be responsible for the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial cable from the network hub to customers' residences.

• Perform the physical installation of buried copper, fiber, and coaxial drop cable to connect Windstream's network to customers' residences.
• Use 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.

• The ability to walk 1/2 mile + while operating 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.

This is a safety-sensitive position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates 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, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.