Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
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Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
Drop Bury Dispatcher Position Summary The Drop Bury Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operational workflow of Sunrise Telecom's Drop Bury program across multiple ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
Drop Bury Dispatcher Position Summary The Drop Bury Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operational workflow of Sunrise Telecom's Drop Bury program across multiple ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$18.25 - $24.75/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$24 - $32/hr
Drop Bury Dispatcher Position Summary The Drop Bury Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operational workflow of Sunrise Telecom's Drop Bury program across multiple ...
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Janesville, WI · On-site
$24 - $32/hr
Drop Bury Dispatcher Position Summary The Drop Bury Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily operational workflow of Sunrise Telecom's Drop Bury program across multiple ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
Janesville, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
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Janesville, WI · On-site
$17 - $25/hr
Drop Bury Tech Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax) Department: Field Operations Reports To: Field Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Service Area / Region Job Summary The ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
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Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
$24/hr
Drop Bury Technicians are responsible for first correctly, safely, and efficiently locating underground utilities, including telecommunications, electric power, cable TV, gas, water, and sewer ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
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Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
De Pere, WI · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
De Pere, WI · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Plover, WI · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Plover, WI · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
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Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Plover, WI · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
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Plover, WI · On-site
$25 - $34/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
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Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
Milton, WI · On-site
$59K - $79K/yr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
De Pere, WI · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
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De Pere, WI · On-site
$20 - $24/hr
This includes engineering teams, distributors, and more than 100 qualified construction crews with extensive experience across all ISP types and markets; over 300 experienced bury drop crews; and ...
$8.64 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$7.28 - $9
32% of jobs
$9 - $10.72
4% of jobs
$10.72 - $12.44
0% of jobs
$12.44 - $14.16
0% of jobs
The median wage is $15.53 / hr.
$14.16 - $15.88
18% of jobs
$15.88 - $17.60
0% of jobs
$17.60 - $19.32
20% of jobs
$19.47 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.32 - $21.04
16% of jobs
$21.04 - $22.76
6% of jobs
$22.76 - $24.48
2% of jobs
$24.48 - $26.20
2% of jobs
$7
$15
$26
Drop bury jobs focus on taking steps to install and maintain cables and fiber optic connections underground. As a drop bury technician, you install cable in the ground or access it for repair jobs. A technician or drop bury crew member assesses the wire and may replace it if necessary. You may operate various pieces of digging equipment depending on the scope of the project. The duties of a crew foreman or quality control inspector involve overseeing drop bury projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards, and ensuring that the crew follows safety procedures.
| Aspect | Drop Bury | Excavator Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | OSHA certification, safety training | OSHA certification, safety training |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, utility projects | Construction sites, excavation projects |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Utility companies, construction firms | Construction companies, excavation services |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Drop Bury workers focus on safely placing utility lines or pipes underground, often involving precise handling of materials. Excavator Operators operate heavy machinery to dig trenches, foundations, or holes. While both roles are essential in construction and utility projects, Drop Bury specialists typically work with utility installation tasks, whereas Excavator Operators handle earthmoving equipment. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their skills and project needs.
6.3
Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
75th of 97 rated telecommunications companies
Drop Bury Tech Job Description
Job Description: Drop Bury Technician (Fiber & Coax)
Department: Field Operations
Reports To: Field Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: Service Area / Region
Job Summary
The Drop Bury Technician is responsible for the installation, burial, and restoration of fiber and coaxial service drops from the network to residential and light commercial customer premises. This role performs hand trenching, mechanical trenching, vibratory plowing, and pneumatic boring, and completes full site restoration in accordance with company standards and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Install buried fiber and coax service drops from pedestals, handholes, or taps to customer demarcation points.
• Perform excavation using hand trenching, walk-behind trenchers, vibratory plows, and/or pneumatic boring equipment.
• Install conduit, innerduct, tracer wire, warning tape, and cable to required depth and specifications.
• Complete full restoration including backfilling, tamping, seeding, straw placement, grading, and basic concrete/asphalt patching.
• Maintain safe excavation practices and work around marked underground utilities.
• Document completed work with photos, measurements, and job notes.
• Communicate professionally with customers and supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs and perform physical labor
• OSHA 10 certification preferred (can be obtained during training)
• Previous telecom, excavation, or construction experience preferred
