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As a Windstream 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.

• 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.

• 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 of this job include:

• Standing Continuously: 67-100%
• Walking Continuously: 67 – 100%
• Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%
• Driving - Car: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Van: Continuously: 67-100%
• CMV: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Climbing: Continuously: 67-100%
• Bending: Continuously: 67-100%
• Crouching: Continuously: 67-100%
• Pushing-Pulling: Continuously: 67-100%
• Carrying: Continuously: 67-100%
• Reaching Above Head: Continuously: 67-100%
• Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• >15-30 lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• >30+ lbs: Continuously: 67-100%
• Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100%
• >Fine Manipulating: Continuously: 67-100%
• Operate Foot Control: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Auditory Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%
• Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Far Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Peripheral Vision: Continuously: 67-100%
• Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33%
• Color Discrimination: 34 – 66%

Windstream offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.

Windstream is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we have established several employee resource groups to support our employees' diverse backgrounds and experiences:

• WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
• WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
• WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
• WARG – Ability Resource Group
• LaFamilia – Hispanic Resource Group

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, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Employment at Windstream is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.