Fiber HDD Technician – Outdoor Construction & Splicing

TDS Telecom; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 31,161 - 57,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

TDS Telecom is hiring for a Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction role in Wisconsin. This full-time, year-round position requires travel for training and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with relocation assistance possibilities.

You will operate horizontal directional drilling equipment and support fiber splicing and repair across multiple sites. The role emphasizes hands-on, outdoor work, safety, and teamwork with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in customer service, electrical or utility construction, or technical certification (or higher) or military service.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL; in-house CDL training and certification provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill.
• Restore job sites with accurate 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

Organizational skills

Job description

TDS Telecom is hiring for a Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction role in Wisconsin. This full-time, year-round position requires travel for training and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with relocation assistance possibilities.

You will operate horizontal directional drilling equipment and support fiber splicing and repair across multiple sites. The role emphasizes hands-on, outdoor work, safety, and teamwork with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience.