Combination Technician
Business Name: United Telephone Association
United is seeking a skilled and motivated Combination Technician to join our team. This position blends outside plant construction and equipment operation with customer network installation and support, offering a dynamic role for individuals who enjoy hands-on work and providing excellent service. You’ll be part of a team that supports a wide range of services and has kept Southwest Kansas connected for generations. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that combines technical skills, hands-on work, and outstanding benefits, United is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Place and maintain underground cable and conduit systems.
Maintain rights-of-way and perform construction project cleanups.
Install and remove aerial cable.
Install and maintain pedestals, poles, carrier sites, and equipment at subscriber locations.
Operate construction equipment including:
Vibratory plows
Excavators
Trenchers
Horizontal directional drilling equipment
Bury mainlines in rights-of-way and easements and service drops at customer locations.
Respond to outside plant emergency calls.
Provide excellent customer service by maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and documenting customer and business premise equipment.
Install and support residential customer networks, including learning the installation of ONTs and Wi‑Fi routers.
Use test equipment and software to locate, document, repair, and close trouble tickets with minimal repeat issues.
Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success:
Preferred knowledge of fiber optic installation techniques, equipment, and industry standards.
Preferred proficiency in operating and maintaining construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, and boring machines.
Qualifications:
1–3 years of experience in the construction field preferred.
Valid CDL driver’s license and ability to travel to various job sites as needed.
Knowledge and skills typically gained through a certification or diploma program in construction, telecommunications, or a related field preferred.
Join a solid company that offers great pay ✔️, great discounts ✔️, great benefits ✔️, and great growth potential ✔️! United offers an unmatched benefits package that includes a pension and savings plan, a competitive starting wage, life and health insurance with a wellness plan, gym discounts, paid vacation, generous sick leave, growth potential, and more.
Send an application, cover letter, and resume with at least 2 references to:
United Telephone Association, Inc.
Mary Beth Helfrich, Administration Manager
1107 W McArtor Road ● PO Box 117
Dodge City, KS 67801
marybethh@unitedtelcom.net ● 620-227-8641
Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply: https://getunited.com/careers/combination-technician-full-time-dodge-city-ks-2026/