Fiber Splicer II- Outside Plant Construction

Fiber Splicer II
- Outside Plant Construction

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- Outside Plant Construction role at TDS Telecommunications LLC
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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 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.

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.

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

• Receives maps and staking sheets for full construction projects and ensures splicing, testing, and documentation are completed with limited guidance.
• Communicates updates to the project team as required.
• Manages 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, performs splicing, tests, and documents all project fiber locations.
• Regularly engages network services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors, internal construction teams, suppliers and property owners to smoothly coordinate project tasks and avoid disputes.
• Reads construction plans and determines the best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
• Maintains all project documentation and records costs of project materials and material transfers.
• Ensures DOT inspections are performed on equipment when required.
• Works with project managers, OSP construction contractors and internal construction teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Performs advanced operation of fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment to facilitate splicing and light level quality according to TDS standards.
• Installs fiber enclosures and optical tap cases, splices, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and documents all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identifies locations of defective cable using test equipment and repairs buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
• Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Completes all testing documentation and returns it as part of project closing requirements.
• Actively trains, mentors, and coaches team members while sharing fiber splicing/testing knowledge and experience.
• Performs quality control inspections and makes training recommendations.
• Ensures safety protocols are enforced.
• Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to field services technicians as needed.

• 2+ years of fiber optic splicing and testing experience – OR – current military service or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• 2+ years of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience working with fiber optic networks.
• 1+ year of experience…