Fiber Drop Installation Tech I - Hands-On Field Role

TDS Telecommunications LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays & Floating Holiday

Parental Leave

Job summary

TDS Telecom is hiring a Drop Installation Technician I in Wisconsin. The role involves general construction labor, transporting equipment, and installing drop facilities for fiber optics. You will set enclosures, label facilities, and assist with splicing while maintaining safety standards.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered; residence within 60 minutes of Appleton or Green Bay is required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to pass Safety and customer-specific requirements,

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction labor.
• Assist with transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Assist with placement of new drop facilities.
• Install and/or set enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Mark/label fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
• Assist with fiber splicing and repairs.
• Perform landscape restoration after project completion.
• Service, clean, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Complete all related paperwork.
• Provide assistance to field services technicians, as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Telecom knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

TDS Telecom is hiring a Drop Installation Technician I in Wisconsin. The role involves general construction labor, transporting equipment, and installing drop facilities for fiber optics. You will set enclosures, label facilities, and assist with splicing while maintaining safety standards.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered; residence within 60 minutes of Appleton or Green Bay is required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, be able to pass Safety and customer-specific requirements,