Outside Plant Construction Technician I

TDS•Helena, MT

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I in Helena, MT! Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring cutting-edge fiber technology to life? As our Outside Plant Construction Technician I, you'll be at the heart of building and maintaining our state-of-the-art PON/fiber network. From installing buried and aerial fiber facilities to mastering construction equipment like trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, and plows, you'll make a real impact every day. You'll also install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber facilities to keep our customers connected. If you love working with your hands, being outdoors, and making a difference in your community, this is the role for you! Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? This position is eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus! (Payout terms apply) Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with a flexible schedule. Please note that the schedule may vary depending on the specific market. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction, or TDS Telecom Field Services internship -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.
Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
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.
May require occasional travel.
May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Perform general construction and maintenance of aerial and buried fiber facilities, ensuring compliance with maps, staking sheets, and safety standards.
Operate and maintain construction equipment, including excavation tools, to build and repair outside plant fiber networks.
Install, splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic facilities using specialized equipment.
Conduct cable fault acceptance tests, locate defective fiber, and resolve issues efficiently.
Update GIS, maps, and as-builts; set and label infrastructure like peds, vaults, and handholes.
Restore worksites to original condition upon project completion.
Train and mentor team members as needed and maintain construction equipment.
Provide support to field service technicians and complete required documentation promptly.