Drop Bury Technician

The Drop Bury Technician is responsible for installing and burying fiber optic or coaxial drop cables from the main distribution line to residential or commercial customer locations. This role ensures safe, accurate, and high-quality underground cable placement while maintaining customer satisfaction and proper site restoration.

The Drop Bury Technician works independently or as part of a crew to complete assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and bury drop cable (fiber or coax) from pedestal or handhole to customer premises.

• Use hand tools, shovels, trenchers, vibratory plows, or mini-excavators to bury cable to required depth.

• Locate utilities prior to digging and verify 811 markings.

• Perform hand digging around existing utilities when required.

• Ensure proper cable placement, slack storage, and conduit installation as needed.

• Restore lawns, landscaping, sidewalks, and driveways to pre-construction condition.

• Communicate professionally with homeowners and customers regarding work being performed.

• Maintain daily work logs and production reports.

• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections.

• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in telecom, underground, or utility construction preferred.

• Experience with drop bury operations highly preferred.

• Knowledge of underground utility locating and 811 processes.

• Ability to read basic prints and work orders.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• CDL preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• FTTH (Fiber to the Home) projects.

• Operating trenchers, vibratory plows, or small equipment.

• Working in residential neighborhoods.

• Customer-facing experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Customer-service oriented mindset.

• Physically capable of digging and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Strong time management and reliability.

Work Environment

• Field-based role.

• Outdoor work in various weather conditions.

• Physically demanding (lifting, digging, bending, kneeling).

Team Verita Benefits! 

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match 

Health & Wellness

• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness