Fiber Infrastructure Driller — Outdoor & CDL Training

TDS Telecom; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Seven Holidays + Floating Holiday

Job summary

TDS Telecom is hiring for an Outside Plant Construction Technician near Saint George, UT. This full‑time, year‑round role involves outdoor fiber construction work, drilling and locating for the drill, and maintaining buried and aerial fiber facilities.

You'll gain CDL training if qualified, along with safety training and hands‑on experience with fiber splicing, OTDR basics, and construction equipment operation. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in customer service, electrical or utility construction, OR technical certification or military service.
• Must follow TDS attendance guidelines to meet business needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill.
• Restore job sites and keep 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

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Operates heavy equipment

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

TDS Telecom is hiring for an Outside Plant Construction Technician near Saint George, UT. This full‑time, year‑round role involves outdoor fiber construction work, drilling and locating for the drill, and maintaining buried and aerial fiber facilities.

You'll gain CDL training if qualified, along with safety training and hands‑on experience with fiber splicing, OTDR basics, and construction equipment operation. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.