Fiber Splicer II- Outside Plant Construction

Fiber Splicer II
- Outside Plant Construction

Location: US-WI-Delavan

Pay Range: $27.62 - $41.42 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

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?

As the Fiber Splicer II‑Outside Plant Construction, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL through our in‑house training program. You will attend safety training at one of our new facilities where you will also be trained on Pole Climbing and Bucket Trucks. On‑the‑job training includes exposure to various construction equipment including Directional Drill Rigs, Mini Excavators, Trenchers, and Locators.

Fiber optic training includes Fusion Splicing, Fault Detection, and exposure to OTDRs and other advanced testing equipment.

As a member of our Construction and Service Enablement team at TDS, you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining cutting‑edge fiber optic networks that connect communities nationwide. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is a leader in fiber internet innovation, delivering up to 10 Gigabit speeds to homes and businesses. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your skills in construction, safety, and technology will directly impact the future of connectivity in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

• Receive maps and staking sheets for full construction projects and ensure the project is spliced, tested, and documented with limited guidance.
• Communicate updates to the project team as required.
• Manage daily and weekly project work based on deadlines, material and equipment availability, weather, and other factors; coordinate with supervisors to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials.
• Draft and submit redlines and splice documentation upon completion of projects.
• Set splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splice fiber, test, and document all project fiber locations as part of daily activity.
• Regularly engage Network Services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors, internal construction teams, suppliers, and property owners to smoothly coordinate project tasks and avoid disputes.
• Read construction plans and determine the best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
• Maintain all project documentation and record costs of project materials and material transfers.
• Ensure DOT inspections are performed on equipment where required.
• Work with project managers, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Perform advanced operation of fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment to facilitate splicing and light level quality according to TDS standards.
• Perform advanced operation of all test equipment associated with fiber optic plant facilities splicing, testing, and documentation.
• Install fiber enclosures and optical tap cases, splice, troubleshoot, test, repair, and document all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identify the location of defective cable using various test equipment and repair buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
• Perform cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Complete all testing documentation and return it as part of project closing requirements.
• Actively train, mentor, and coach team members while sharing fiber splicing/testing knowledge and experience.
• Perform quality control inspections and make training recommendations.
• Ensure safety protocols are enforced.
• Service, clean, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Complete all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to field services technicians as needed.

The functions listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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