Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi

Job Description:

Overview As a Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician in Meridian, ID,you will oversee the construction and maintenance of PON/fibernetwork communications facilities in TDS Telecom serving areas.

Performs advanced operation of construction equipment whichincludes, but is not limited to, trenchers, backhoes, end loaders,and plows. Manages the overall project while coordinating withinternal and external resources. Ensures the entire team operatesaccording to safety protocols. This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus! (Payout termsapply)

Training:

As a Senior Outside Plant Construction Technician, you will havethe opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL through our in-housetraining program. You will attend safety training at one of our newfacilities where you will also be trained on Pole Climbing andBucket Trucks. On-the-job training includes exposure to variousconstruction equipment including Directional Drill Rigs, MiniExcavators, Trenchers, and Locators. Fiber optic training includesFusion Splicing, Fault Detection, and exposure to OTDRs and otheradvanced testing equipment. The pay range listed for this position represents the low and highend of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount willcarefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills,qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies thatalign with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible foradditional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equityawards. TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading providerof fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience,the communications company is building and deploying new, fiberoptic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internetspeeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TVentertainment and advanced phone services. Visit to learn more. TDS provides communications services to a mix of small to mid-sizedurban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States.

The company employs 3,400 people nationwide and is a subsidiary ofTelephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.), [

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TDS]. Foundedin 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband,video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellularand TDS Telecom. Visit for more information. Responsibilities Receives maps and staking sheets for the full constructionproject and ensures project is built, with limited guidance fromsupervisors. Communicates updates to the project team as required. Manages daily and weekly project work based on deadlines,material and equipment availability, weather, and otherfactors. Coordinates with supervisor to ensure continual supply of workand availability of materials. Drafts and submits redlines upon completion ofproject. Ensures locates are performed on time and prior to team andequipment arriving at the worksite. Regularly engages municipalities, utility companies, suppliers,contractors, and property owners in order to smoothly coordinateproject tasks and avoid disputes. Reads construction plans and municipality permits, anddetermines approach for completing work. Maintains all project documentation and records costs ofproject materials and material transfers. Ensures DOT inspections are performed on equipment. Works with project managers to ensure projects remain onschedule and within budget. Performs general construction labor in various weatherconditions while utilizing safety fundamentals. Advanced operation of trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, plows,and other excavating equipment to construct and maintain outsideplant cable facilities. Advanced operation of all test equipment associated withoutside plant facilities and construction duties. Installs, troubleshoots, tests, splices, repairs, and maintainsfiber optic facilities. Identifies location of defective cable using various testequipment and repairs buried, aerial, underground, and/or customercable. Locates cable and fiber in response to customer requests and/orconstruction needs. Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructedfacilities. Actively trains, monitors, and coaches team members whilesharing construction knowledge and experience. Performs qualitycontrol inspections and makes training recommendations.

Ensuressafety protocols are enforced. Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment. Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner. Provides assistance to field services technicians, asneeded. The functions listed above are intended to describe the generalnature and level of work being performed by associates assigned tothis job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications 2+ years of construction equipment operation utilizing variousunderground and aerial construction equipment such as directionaldrills, trencher/plow/rock saw, backhoe, or bucket trucks -OR-current military service, or prior military service with honorabledischarge. 1+ years of experience leading construction projects as a crewforeperson or project manager. Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meetTDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligationsto our customers and to our customers’ needs. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remaineligible for DOT requirements. Other Qualifications Must have the ability to obtain a Class

A CDL. A

current CDL ispreferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligibleassociates through its in-house CDL certification program afterhire. Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: Abilityto 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 SafetyTraining course curriculum. Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specificrequirements, which may include a background check administered bythe customer. Preferred 2+ years’ experience in the construction of fiberoptic cable outside plant networks -OR- 2+ years installation ofany underground or overhead utilities will be considered. 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 towork various/swing shifts as business needs dictate. Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions. Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren’t sure ifyour experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you toapply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobsunless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, infact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in therole! Experience and skills come in many different forms and maynot always look identical to what we have on paper, but still leadto success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications andbelieve you have what it takes to be successful in the position,apply today! Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop,kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must also be able to climbpoles, ladders, towers or other structures. The employee isoccasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb orbalance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly liftand/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move morethan 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyexposed to outside weather conditions and may have to work inattics and crawl spaces, or high-risk areas such as high voltageelectrical, trenches, and manholes. The employee is frequentlyexposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; high,precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. Theemployee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Thenoise level in the work environment is at times loud. Benefits Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have accessto medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paidtime off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year forfull-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time andpro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidaysand one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and LongTerm Disability coverage is also available for associates working30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available tofull-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twentyhours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligiblefor medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well assick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-ratedfor all other associates). At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing ourdifferences and consider all qualified applicants without regard torace, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, status as a protectedveteran or any other status protected by law. Pay Range (Hr./Yr.) $30.15/Hr. – $45.23/Hr.