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Buried Drop Technician-FO
Folkston, GA · On-site
$16 - $20.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Folkston, GA · On-site
$16 - $20.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Tryon, NC · On-site
$14 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Tryon, NC · On-site
$14 - $18.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Bolivar, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Bolivar, MO · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Greenbrier, AR · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Greenbrier, AR · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Sugar Land, TX · On-site
$15.25 - $19.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Commerce, GA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Buried Drop Technician-FO
Commerce, GA · On-site
$15.75 - $20.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Ephrata, PA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Ephrata, PA · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
Kinetic - Buried Drop Tech
Lincoln, NE · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 ...
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Kinetic - Buried Drop Tech
Lincoln, NE · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 ...
New
Kinetic Buried Drop Tech
Heath, OH · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Tech
Heath, OH · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Greenbrier, AR · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Kinetic Buried Drop Technician
Greenbrier, AR · On-site
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Our team of Buried Drop Technicians cares about technology and connecting customers to products they value. This is a safety sensitive position. What You'll Do: * Perform the physical installation of ...
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Kinetic - Buried Drop Technician-FO
Adel, GA · On-site
$14.25 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
New
Kinetic - Buried Drop Technician-FO
Adel, GA · On-site
$14.25 - $18.50/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
As a 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. Ability to ...
New
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Waverly, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Ashland, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Ashland, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Traveling Fiber Drop Technician
Lincoln, NE · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Traveling Fiber Drop Technicians are usually traveling and experiencing new markets. This requires mental flexibility, physical dexterity, and a willingness to constantly adapt to changing conditions.
Notice Drop Technician $25.75 Per hour
Vineland, NJ · On-site
$25.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Notice Drop Technician A multiple year contract working with Deerpath Corporation to provide notice drops in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area. Candidates that are hired will work though Deerpath ...
Notice Drop Technician $25.75 Per hour
Vineland, NJ · On-site
$25.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Notice Drop Technician A multiple year contract working with Deerpath Corporation to provide notice drops in the Atlantic City, New Jersey area. Candidates that are hired will work though Deerpath ...
Drop Technician information
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$11.30 - $13.18
1% of jobs
$13.18 - $15.06
7% of jobs
$15.06 - $16.94
11% of jobs
$17.61 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.94 - $18.82
17% of jobs
The median wage is $20.63 / hr.
$18.82 - $20.69
15% of jobs
$20.69 - $22.57
17% of jobs
$23.81 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.57 - $24.45
12% of jobs
$24.45 - $26.33
8% of jobs
$26.33 - $28.21
6% of jobs
$28.21 - $30.09
4% of jobs
$30.09 - $31.97
2% of jobs
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How much do drop technician jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for drop technician in the United States is $21.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Drop Technician vs Cable Installer?
| Aspect | Drop Technician | Cable Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires basic electrical or telecommunications certifications | Often requires similar certifications, including safety and installation licenses |
| Work Environment | Primarily outdoor, working on utility poles, underground lines, or building exteriors | Indoor and outdoor, installing cables inside buildings or on external structures |
| Industry Usage | Commonly employed by telecom and utility companies for drop line installation | Used by cable companies and contractors for residential and commercial wiring |
Drop Technicians and Cable Installers share overlapping skills and certifications, often working in similar environments. However, Drop Technicians focus more on installing and maintaining drop lines from utility poles or underground sources, while Cable Installers primarily handle the setup of cable systems inside buildings. Both roles are essential in the telecommunications and cable industries, with their specific tasks tailored to different stages of the installation process.
How to become a drop technician?
To become a drop technician, typically one needs a high school diploma or equivalent and technical training related to electrical or mechanical systems. Relevant skills include troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and familiarity with tools and safety protocols; certifications such as OSHA or specific technical certifications can enhance job prospects.
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Shentel rating
6.3
Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
78th of 99 rated telecommunications companies
Job description
Are you ready to move your career forward at the speed of light? Glo Fiber isn’t just a new internet service provider, it’s internet at the speed of light. Glo Fiber is looking for new employees who want a new company experience, matched with the stability and benefits of a publicly traded company. We are interviewing technicians, installers, retail sales representatives and other key positions in preparation for new market launches very soon. Get in on the ground floor and apply to be a part of our Glo Fiber family today!
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Job Summary:
Responsible for demonstrating and developing the skills and knowledge required for installing broadband service drops this will include working with both aerial and buried drops for connecting broadband customer homes and businesses. The Drop Technician will operate a vibratory plow/trencher, read, create, maintain schematics/diagrams and bore under sidewalks and driveways when appropriate. This position requires a self-starter that can work efficiently and independently to meet deadlines and deliver high quality work. You must be able to successfully complete drop installation and broadband service activations for customer homes and businesses.
Climb the Ladder at Shentel:
Are you ready to see how far you can go? There are always opportunities to grow and succeed at Shentel, and we’re proud when our people achieve more. It shows in the fact that so many of our Field supervisors, and managers started as Field Techs themselves. They know exactly what it takes to thrive and how to best support their team, whether that means onsite backup or being available to talk through issues. They started where you are now and can help you build a strong foundation for a career that progresses as you do.
Education:
High School Diploma / GED
Relevant Work Experience:
• 2-3 Years of Field Operations or Construction related experience.
• 0-2 Years of experience in Broadband Plant Construction or burying of drops preferred
Environmental Requirements:
Factors affecting environmental conditions will vary depending on the assigned work area and task.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to carry and climb a 28' ladder from truck to pole and/or house.
• Ability to work in an array of weather conditions.
• Walking, sitting, kneeling & crouching for extended periods.
• Driving.
About Shentel
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Industry
Telecommunications
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Edinburg, VA, US
Year founded
1902