Drop Installation Technician II

TDS Telecom • Appleton, WI

282d • $25 - $37

About The Position

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact? The Drop Installation Tech II performs the installation of PON/fiber drops (both buried and aerial) in accordance with industry and TDS standards. Work includes, but is not limited to, general labor, facilities locating, and operating construction equipment which includes, but is not limited to, trenchers, plows, and directional boring equipment in order to place fiber drop facilities to customer locations. 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 the Appleton, Wisconsin warehouse located at: 2900 N Zuehlke Dr Ste B, Appleton, WI 54911. This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 30 days). This position can be hired at either a Drop Installation Technician I or a Drop Installation Technician II level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Requirements

• 1+ years of drop construction experience utilizing various underground and aerial construction equipment such as locators, directional drills, trencher/plow/rocksaw, backhoe, or bucket trucks -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS's business needs
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL
• A current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in-house CDL certification program after hire
• 1+ years' experience in the construction of fiber optic cable outside plant networks -OR- installation of any underground or overhead utilities will be considered
• Understanding of telecommunication products and services
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• May require occasional travel
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed
• May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate
• Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions

Responsibilities

• Perform general drop construction labor
• Communicate with customers to identify drop bury path
• Use hand tools and other excavating equipment to construct fiber drop facilities
• Perform the placement of new aerial and buried fiber drops
• Set peds, vaults, and handholes along with marking/labeling fiber optic and/or copper facilities
• Operate all test equipment associated with drop construction duties
• Install, troubleshoot, test, splice, repair, and maintain fiber optic drop facilities
• Identify location of defective fiber using various test equipment and repair buried and aerial fiber drops
• Locate cable and fiber
• Perform cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed drop facilities
• Ensure worksite, landscape, and private utilities are fully restored after project completion
• Train and mentor personnel as directed by supervisor or team lead
• Service, clean, maintain, and repair equipment
• Complete all related paperwork
• Provide assistance to field services technicians, as needed

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications