Fiber Splicer - Outside Plant Construction

Overview

Fiber Splicer I - Outside Plant Construction, Helena, MT. Position with TDS Telecom based in US-MT-Helena. The role involves the placement of enclosures, splicing, testing, and documenting outside plant fiber optic facilities related to OSP Construction projects. You will operate fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards and timely documentation for project closure.

You will coordinate with OSP construction teams, contractors, and internal teams to meet project turnup timelines.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! (Payout terms apply) This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. For further information, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

:  | Company: TDS Telecom | Pay Range: $25.13 - $37.69 per hour

• Operates fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment at beginner to intermediate level to splice and verify light level quality according to TDS standards.
• Performs splicing, testing, and documentation using test equipment associated with fiber optic plant facilities.
• Installs fiber enclosures and optical tap cases; splices, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and documents all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identifies defective cables and fusion splices using test equipment; repairs buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
• Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities; completes all testing documentation for project closing.
• Receives maps and staking sheets for full construction projects and ensures splicing, testing, and documentation with guidance from mentors or leadership.
• Communicates updates to the project team; takes direction on daily/weekly work based on deadlines, materials, weather, and other factors.
• Coordinates with supervisor to ensure continual work and material availability; drafts and submits redlines and splice documentation upon project completion.
• Sets splice enclosures, splices fiber, tests, and documents all project fiber locations as part of daily activities.
• Engages with Network Services OSP construction teams, contractors, and internal teams to align daily tasks; reads construction plans to determine best approach.
• Maintains project documentation including weekly as-built records and daily production reports with support; ensures DOT inspections are performed where required.
• Works with project managers, contractors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule; services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment; completes related paperwork; provides assistance to Field Services technicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience with fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing, OR 1+ year with copper or coax installation, splicing, and testing; OR current/former military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow TDS attendance guidelines to meet business needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Other Qualifications

• Understanding of telecommunication products and services related to fiber optic technology.
• Physical ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
• Successfully pass Safety Training course curriculum at hire; may include customer background checks.
• Organizational skills and ability to multi-task; occasional travel; willingness to work overtime and varied shifts as needed.
• Ability to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

If you meet the Required Qualifications and wonder about alignment with Other Qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Experience and skills come in many forms and can lead to success.

Regularly use hands, stand, walk, climb poles/ladders/towers, kneel, crouch, crawl; may sit occasionally. Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to more than 100 pounds occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and depth perception. Exposed to outside weather, attics, crawl spaces, high-risk areas, and loud environments.

We offer comprehensive benefits to support health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Associates scheduled to work 20+ hours/week have access to:

• Medical, Dental, 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)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

Associates working 30+ hours/week have access to Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, TDS Service Discounts, Education Assistance, Paid Volunteer Time. All associates may participate in Associate Resource Groups.

Who is TDS Telecom?

TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV, and phone services across the U.S. We are committed to building and expanding fiber optic networks to bring connectivity to communities. Visit  to learn…