OSP Line Maintenance & Construction

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Overview

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?

Due to in‑field support and on‑call requirements, the individual selected for this position will be required to reside within a 60‑minute driving distance from the North Anson, ME warehouse located at: 2 Elm Street - North Anson, ME 04958.

This position can be hired at either an OSP Line Maintenance & Construction I (2025‑28419) or OSP Line Maintenance & Construction II (2025‑28420) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required for each role and submit an application for each level that you are both interested and qualified for.

• Performs general line maintenance in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
• Assists with and performs the maintenance and repairs of copper, fiber, and coax cable according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Assists in tree removals from aerial plant, including right‑of‑way tree trimming as needed.
• Assists with all DSA structure support repairs (wooden, metal decking).
• Installs, replaces, and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; uses bucket truck when required.
• Assists with fiber, copper and coax splicing and repairs.
• Uses hand tools, cable locators and test equipment.
• Marks/labels fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
• Uses dispatching application and associated tools.
• Assists with and transports required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Performs landscape restoration after project completion.

Required Job Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical, utility construction – OR – technical certification (or higher) – OR – current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines to meet TDS’s business needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Other Qualifications

• Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL; a current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in‑house CDL certification program after hire.
• Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
• Upon hire, must successfully complete customer‑specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: ability to dig, lift and climb.
• Requires being available for on‑call/standby responsibilities and may require occasional travel.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; may be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must also be able to climb poles, ladders, towers or other structures. The associate is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may have to work…