Fiber Construction Technician

TDS•Delavan, WI

2d•Onsite

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. Join our Internal Construction Crew (ICC) in Delavan, WI! The Fiber Construction Technician performs the general labor associated with outside plant construction for PON/fiber optic networks. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with the installation of communications facilities (both buried and aerial). Work is performed in accordance with state and local regulations in a safe manner.

Requirements

6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction, -OR-technical certification (or higher) -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 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.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Nice To Haves

A current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in-house CDL certification program after hire.
Horizontal directional drilling experience preferred.
Basic 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.

Responsibilities

Performs general construction labor in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
Assists with and performs the transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
Assists with and performs the placement of new aerial and buried fiber according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
Uses hand tools, cable locators, and test equipment.
Installs and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; uses bucket truck when required.
Marks/labels fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
Uses dispatching application and associated tools.
Assists with fiber splicing and repairs.
Assists with outside plant preventative maintenance.
Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
Provides assistance to field services technicians, as needed.