Fiber Splicer - Outside Plant Construction

Fiber Splicer I – Outside Plant Construction

Job Location: Delavan, WI

Pay Range: $25.13 – $37.69 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 I – Outside Plant Construction in Delavan, WI
, you will be responsible for the placement of enclosures, splicing, testing, and documentation of outside plant fiber optic facilities with relation to Outside Plant (OSP) Construction projects. You will perform beginner to intermediate operation of fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards while ensuring accuracy and timely documentation of the final product for project closing.

In this role, you will complete fiber splicing for projects while coordinating with OSP construction, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams, ensuring project timelines are met with relation to new network turn‑up activities.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus! (Payout terms apply)

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

• Performs beginner to intermediate operation of fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment to facilitate splicing and light level quality according to TDS standards.
• Performs beginner to intermediate operation of all test equipment associated with fiber optic plant facilities splicing, testing, and documentation.
• Installs fiber enclosures and optical tap cases; splices, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and documents all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identifies the location of defective cable and fusion splices using various test equipment.
• Repairs buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
• Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Completes all testing documentation and returns as part of project closing requirements.
• Receives maps and staking sheets for full construction project and ensures project is spliced, tested, and documented with guidance from team mentors or leadership.
  • Communicates updates to the project team as required.
  • Takes direction on daily and weekly project work based on deadlines, material and equipment availability, weather, and other factors.
  • Coordinates with supervisor to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials.
  • Drafts and submits redlines and splice documentation upon completion of project.
  • Sets splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splices fiber, tests, and documents all project fiber locations as part of daily activity.
  • Regularly engages with Network Services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors and internal construction teams to align with daily tasks.
  • Reads construction plans and determines best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
  • Maintains all project documentation including completion of weekly as-built records and daily production reports with support from.
  • Ensures DOT inspections are performed on equipment where required.
  • Works with project managers, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provides 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.

• 1+ year of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience working with fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing experience – or – 1+ year of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience working with copper or coax installation, splicing, and…