Outside Plant Construction Technician

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Overview 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?

Join Our Team as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I in Waunakee, WI! If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments, keep reading to discover how you can shape the future with us.

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.

Why Join Us? As a member of our Construction and Service Enablement team at TDS, you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining cutting-edge fiber optic networks that connect communities nationwide. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is a leader in fiber internet innovation, delivering up to 10 Gigabit speeds to homes and businesses. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your skills in construction, safety, and technology will directly impact the future of connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Responsibilities

• Self‑Motivated:
  Driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve.
• Attention to Detail:
  Committed to following safety protocols and takes pride in precision, ensuring every measurement and assembly is accurate.
• Teamwork and Communication:
  Strong communication skills and thrives in collaborative environments.
• Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards.
• Aids in transporting construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Assists with and executes the installation of aerial and buried fiber based on maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Operates hand tools, cable locators, and testing equipment as needed.
• Installs and sets enclosures, including buried and aerial vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as required, utilizing a bucket truck when necessary.
• Labels and marks fiber optic and copper facilities accurately.
• Utilizes dispatching applications and relevant tools for project coordination.
• Supports fiber splicing, repairs, and outside plant maintenance activities.
• Restores landscapes to original condition upon project completion.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in 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 business needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL. A current CDL is preferred at hire; TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in‑house CDL certification program after hire.
• Physical requirements:
  
  Ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed. Ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
• Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
• 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.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Training As an Outside Plant Construction Technician I, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL through our in‑house training program. On‑the‑job training includes exposure to directional drill rigs, mini excavators, trenchers, and locators. Fiber optic training includes fusion splicing, fault detection, and exposure to OTDRs and other advanced testing equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequent physical activity: standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up…