Outside Plant Construction Technician II

Outside Plant Construction Technician II – TDS Telecom Job Details

Job Location s: US-WI-Waunakee | US-WI-Madison

Job :

Pay Range: $25.13 - $37.69 per hour

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 (Payout terms apply)

Full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week role with a flexible schedule. 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.

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 Team as an Outside Plant Construction Technician II in Madison, WI

Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring cutting‑edge fiber technology to life? As our Outside Plant Construction Technician II, 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!

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.

• Self‑Motivated – driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve.
• Attention to Detail – committed to following safety protocols and taking pride in precision.
• Teamwork and Communication – strong communication skills and thrives in collaborative environments.
• Technical Proficiency – solid understanding of telecommunication systems and equipment operation.

• 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.

The functions listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

• 1+ years of construction equipment operation utilizing directional drills, trenchers, backhoes, or bucket trucks – OR– current or prior honorable military service.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines 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. TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in‑house CDL certification program after hire.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
• Upon hire, must pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
• Upon hire, must complete…