Fiber Outside Plant Technician - Sign-On Bonus

TDS Telecommunications LLC; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

TDS Telecom in Helena, MT, is seeking an Outside Plant Construction Technician I to join our team. You will work on constructing fiber infrastructure, install aerial and buried fiber, and support splicing and maintenance in diverse environments.

This full-time role offers hands-on training, safety-focused work, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance may be available; schedule is flexible and may vary by market.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in customer service, electrical or utility construction, -OR- technical certification (or higher) -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow attendance guidelines to meet business needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL (in-house training available).
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and adapt to various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards.
• Aids in transporting construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Assists with and executes the installation of aerial and buried fiber based on maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Operates hand tools, cable locators, and testing equipment as needed.
• Installs and sets enclosures, including buried and aerial vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as required, utilizing a bucket truck when necessary.
• Labels and marks fiber optic and copper facilities accurately.
• Utilizes dispatching applications and relevant tools for project coordination.
• Supports fiber splicing, repairs, and outside plant maintenance activities.
• Restores landscapes to original condition upon project completion.

Job description

TDS Telecom in Helena, MT, is seeking an Outside Plant Construction Technician I to join our team. You will work on constructing fiber infrastructure, install aerial and buried fiber, and support splicing and maintenance in diverse environments.

This full-time role offers hands-on training, safety-focused work, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance may be available; schedule is flexible and may vary by market.