Telecom Field Service Tech III — On-Call; Sign-On $2,500

TDS Telecom; Clayton (IN); On-site; USD 38,049 - 57,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

TDS Telecom in Clayton, Indiana, is seeking a Field Service Technician III to install and maintain a highly reliable network, including central office switches, fiber, and customer premises equipment. You will participate in projects and may lead initiatives, supporting telephony, Internet, and video services.

This role requires 2+ years in telecommunications, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to be on-call and travel within a 60‑minute radius of the Clayton warehouse.

Qualifications

• 2+ years technical telecommunications experience or military experience with honorable discharge.
• 1+ year of basic fiber optic and/or copper cable splicing, installation or switch training.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must follow attendance guidelines to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, splices, repairs, and maintains telephone and network equipment for customers.
• Installs and maintains PBX, key systems, Centrex, and related business systems and circuits.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting and responds to trouble dispatches.
• Supports and sells TDS products and services to customers.
• Performs project management for system installations as requested.

Skills

Telecommunications

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Driver's license

Tools

PBX systems

Central office equipment

Job description

TDS Telecom in Clayton, Indiana, is seeking a Field Service Technician III to install and maintain a highly reliable network, including central office switches, fiber, and customer premises equipment. You will participate in projects and may lead initiatives, supporting telephony, Internet, and video services.

This role requires 2+ years in telecommunications, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to be on-call and travel within a 60‑minute radius of the Clayton warehouse.