Fiber Network Driller & Field Construction Pro

TDS Telecommunications Corporation; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 31,161 - 57,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Volunteer Time

Service Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

TDS Telecom Idaho seeks an Outside Plant Construction Technician to build and maintain our fiber network. You’ll operate HDD and locate gear, install buried and aerial fiber, and support splicing and repairs in outdoor environments.

This full-time, year-round role includes hands-on fieldwork, safety training, and possible travel for training. Wage ranges from $22.62 to $41.42 per hour with incentives up to $75/week when targets are met.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in customer service, electrical or utility construction, or technical certification (or higher) or military service.

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.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, with strong teamwork and communication.

Skills

Customer service

Electrical construction

Utility construction

Technical certification

Military service

Job description

TDS Telecom Idaho seeks an Outside Plant Construction Technician to build and maintain our fiber network. You’ll operate HDD and locate gear, install buried and aerial fiber, and support splicing and repairs in outdoor environments.

This full-time, year-round role includes hands-on fieldwork, safety training, and possible travel for training. Wage ranges from $22.62 to $41.42 per hour with incentives up to $75/week when targets are met.