Fiber Construction Technician

Join our Internal Constrcution Crew (ICC) in Delavan, WI! Fiber Construction Technician This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Training:

Fiber Construction Technician This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team. Performs general construction labor in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals. Assists with and performs the transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite. Assists with and performs the placement of new aerial and buried fiber according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings. Uses hand tools, cable locators, and test equipment. Installs and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes. Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; uses bucket truck when required. Marks/labels fiber optic and/or copper facilities. Uses dispatching application and associated tools. Assists with fiber splicing and repairs. Assists with outside plant preventative maintenance. Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment. Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner. Provides assistance to field services technicians, as needed. Required Qualifications 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: 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 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. Other Qualifications Must have the ability to obtain a Class

A CDL. A

current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in-house CDL certification program after hire. Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: 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. Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer. 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. Physical Demands and Work Environment Benefits Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Life Insurance 401(k) Plan Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment) Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs Short-Term & Long-Term Disability TDS Service Discounts Education Assistance Paid Volunteer Time Who is TDS Telecom? Pay Transparency