Outside Plant Line Maintenance & Construction II

TDS Telecommunications LLC; Hopkinton (NH); On-site; USD 34,619 - 51,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

TDS Telecommunications LLC in Hopkinton, NH, seeks an Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction II to perform general line maintenance and operate equipment for cable installations. Candidates must have construction and telecommunications experience and reside within 60 minutes of the workspace.

This position offers extensive responsibilities in maintaining and repairing cable facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, while providing a competitive pay range of $25.13 to $37.69 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience utilizing construction equipment.
• 1+ years of telecommunications outside plant experience.
• Physical requirements include ability to dig, lift and climb.

Responsibilities

• Perform general line maintenance in various weather conditions.
• Operate construction and excavating equipment to maintain outside plant cable facilities.
• Complete all related electronic work orders timely.

Skills

Construction experience

Telecommunications outside plant experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to operate construction equipment

Tools

Trencher

Backhoe

Plow

Job description

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting‑edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

The Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction II performs the general labor associated with outside plant line maintenance. You will operate construction equipment which includes, but is not limited to, trenchers, backhoes, end loaders and plows in order to place cable facilities. Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs aerial and underground cable facilities within TDS Telecom serving areas. Work is performed in accordance with state and local regulations in a safe manner.

Due to in‑field support and on‑call requirements, the individual selected for this position will be required to reside within a 60‑minute driving distance from the Contoocook, New Hampshire warehouse located at: 11 Kearsarge Ave, Contoocook, NH 03229.

This position can be hired at either an Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction I (requisition ID #2025-24699) or an Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction II (requisition ID #2025-24700) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Different job postings exist for each of these positions. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required for each role and submit an application for each level that you are both interested and qualified for.

Responsibilities

• Performs general line maintenance in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
  • Completes fallen tree removals from aerial plant, including right of way tree trimming as needed.
  • Completes DSA structure support repairs (wooden, metal decking).
  • Replaces broken, sets new, and realigns poles as needed – includes reattaching all cables.
  • Performs pole transfers per designated work order requests.
  • Performs all necessary line repairs – strand, lashing wire, guy wires, anchor placing, proper slack placement, etc.
  • Operates construction and other excavating equipment to construct, maintain, and repair outside plant cable facilities.
  • Performs the maintenance, repairs, and placement of new (copper, fiber, coax) aerial and buried cable according to maps, staking sheets and locate markings.
  • Reviews and updates GIS, maps, addresses, as‑builds.
  • Sets peds, vaults, and handholes along with marking/labeling fiber optic, copper/coax facilities.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, tests, splices, repairs, and maintains fiber optic/copper/coax facilities.
  • Identifies location of defective cable using various test equipment and repairs buried, aerial, underground and/or customer cable.
  • Locates cable and fiber in response to customer requests and/or construction needs.
  • Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
  • Ensures worksite and landscape is fully restored after project completion.
  • Proficiently operates all test equipment associated with outside plant facilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Trains and monitors personnel as directed by supervisor or team lead.
• Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Completes all related electronic work order and or / paperwork in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience utilizing construction equipment such as a trencher, plow, and backhoe -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• 1+ years of telecommunications outside plant experience.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligations to our customers and to our customers’ needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Other Qualifications

• Understanding of telecommunication products and services.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. A current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in‑house CDL certification program after hire.
• Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
• Upon hire, must successfully complete customer‑specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: Ability to dig, lift and climb.
• Requires being available for on‑call/standby responsibilities and may require occasional travel.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must also be able to climb poles, ladders, towers or other structures. The associate is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may have to work in attics and crawl spaces, or high‑risk areas such as high voltage electrical, trenches, and manholes. The associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well‑being, and overall happiness.

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:

• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• TDS Service Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time

In addition to these benefits, all associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.

At TDS, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and value the difference of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives in our workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Pay Transparency

The listed pay range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary. Actual offers will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role‑specific competencies. Some positions may also offer additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity awards.

Pay Range (Hr./Yr.)

$25.13/Hr. - $37.69/Hr.