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Kinetic is a pioneering internet solutions provider dedicated to delivering ultra-fast, reliable internet services to consumers and small businesses across the United States.

• 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 advanced fiber network.
• You will play a crucial role in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate, directly contributing to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers benefit every day.

About the Role:

As a Windstream technician 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 are passionate about technology and connecting customers to products they value.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Tasks

We prioritize employee safety, and this role requires standing continuously (67-100%), walking continuously (67-100%), and occasional sitting (0-33%). You will also engage in various physical activities like climbing, bending, crouching, pushing-pulling, carrying, reaching above head, lifting-lowering objects weighing over 15 pounds, and repetitive hand actions involving medium dexterity and fine manipulating.

Audio Visual Needs

As a Buried Drop Technician, you will be required to hear conversations clearly, have near vision, far vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. You may occasionally experience exposure to cold temperatures, heat, dampness, heights, vibration, skin irritants, and lung irritants.

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment

You will operate test equipment, ladders, climbing hooks, hand and power tools, and vans.

Types of Driver's License Required

A valid driver's license is essential for this role.

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

Windstream CIB Statement

At Windstream, we're dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. We strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.

Our Employee Resource Groups

• 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
• AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group

Salary: The estimated salary for this role is around $65,000 per year, based on industry standards and location factors.