Fiber HDD Technician - Hands-On, Year-Round Outdoors

TDS Telecommunications Corporation; Utah; On-site; USD 64,816,000 - 118,686,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Relocation assistance

Weekly production incentives

Job summary

TDS Telecommunications Corporation is hiring for a full-time, year-round role focused on horizontal directional drilling and fiber construction in the Utah area. You will operate drills, locate equipment, install and repair fiber facilities, and contribute to safe, high-quality outdoor infrastructure projects.

Benefits include sign-on incentives, CDL–related training opportunities, and potential relocation assistance. Travel may be required for training and occasional field work.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of customer service, electrical or utility construction, or military service (or higher certification).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be eligible for DOT requirements.
• May be able to obtain a Class A CDL through in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill.
• Restore job sites and maintain accurate project labels and markings.
• Support fiber splicing and repair activities.
• Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines.
• Operate construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, excavators, and locators.
• Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Communication

Job description

TDS Telecommunications Corporation is hiring for a full-time, year-round role focused on horizontal directional drilling and fiber construction in the Utah area. You will operate drills, locate equipment, install and repair fiber facilities, and contribute to safe, high-quality outdoor infrastructure projects.

Benefits include sign-on incentives, CDL–related training opportunities, and potential relocation assistance. Travel may be required for training and occasional field work.