Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician

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? This position is full‑time, year‑round, and typically works close to home with only limited travel required for training.

Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician – Madison, WI

This role includes a $5,000 sign‑on bonus (payout terms apply) and may qualify for relocation assistance. Outside Plant Construction Technicians can also earn up to $75 per week in incentives when your team meets production targets.

As a Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL through our in‑house training program. You will attend safety training at one of our new facilities where you will also be trained on Pole Climbing and Bucket Trucks. On‑the‑job training includes exposure to various construction equipment including 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.

• Receive maps and staking sheets and ensure the project is built with limited guidance from supervisors.
• Communicate updates to the project team as required.
• Manage daily and weekly project work based on deadlines, material and equipment availability, weather, and other factors.
• Coordinate with supervisor to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials.
• Draft and submit redlines upon project completion.
• Ensure locates are performed on time and prior to team and equipment arriving at the worksite.
• Regularly engage municipalities, utility companies, suppliers, contractors, and property owners to coordinate project tasks and avoid disputes.
• Read construction plans and municipality permits, and determine approach for completing work.
• Maintain all project documentation and record costs of project materials and material transfers.
• Ensure DOT inspections are performed on equipment.
• Work with project managers to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Perform general construction labor in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
• Perform advanced operation of trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, plows, and other excavating equipment to construct and maintain outside plant cable facilities.
• Perform advanced operation of all test equipment associated with outside plant facilities and construction duties.
• Install, troubleshoot, test, splice, repair, and maintain fiber optic facilities.
• Identify location of defective cable using various test equipment and repair buried, aerial, underground, and/or customer cable.
• Locate cable and fiber in response to customer requests and/or construction needs.
• Perform cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Actively train, monitor, and coach team members while sharing construction knowledge and experience. Perform quality control inspections and make training recommendations.
• Enforce safety protocols.
• Service, clean, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Complete all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to field services technicians as needed.

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.

• 2+ years of construction equipment operation utilizing various underground and aerial construction equipment such as directional drills, trencher/plow/rock saw, backhoe, or bucket trucks – or current or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• 1+ year of experience leading construction projects as a crew foreperson or project manager.
• Follow the TDS attendance guidelines to meet TDS’s business needs.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

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