Drop Installation Tech I

TDS Telecom•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Drop Installation Technician I performs the general labor associated with the installation of fiber optic drop facilities. Work is performed in accordance with state and local regulations in a safe manner. Due to in-field support and on-call requirements, the individual selected for this position will be required to reside within a 60-minute driving distance from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligations to our customers and to our customers’ needs.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.
Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Course curriculum.
Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Nice To Haves

Ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed.
Ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
May require occasional travel.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Perform general construction labor.
Assist with and perform the transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
Assist with and perform the placement of new drop facilities.
Install and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
Mark/label fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
Assist with fiber splicing and repairs.
Perform landscape restoration after project completion.
Service, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
Complete all related paperwork.
Provide assistance to field services technicians, as needed.