Outside Plant Construction Technician II

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?

Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring cutting‑edge fiber technology to life? As our Outside Plant Construction Technician II, you'll be at the heart of building and maintaining our state‑of‑the‑art PON/fiber network.

Please note:

This position may be filled as an Outside Plant Construction Technician II ( #) or III ( #), based on the candidate's skills and qualifications. Separate job postings outline the minimum requirements for each role. Please review both postings and apply to any level for which you are qualified and interested.

(Payout terms apply)

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week role with a flexible schedule. Please note that the schedule may vary depending on the specific market.

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.

• Self‑Motivated:
  You’re driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve.
• Attention to Detail:
  You are committed to following safety protocols, and you take pride in precision, ensuring every measurement and assembly is accurate.
• Teamwork and Communication:
  You have strong communication skills and thrive in collaborative environments.
• Technical Proficiency:
  You have a solid understanding of telecommunication systems and equipment operation.

Perform general construction and maintenance of aerial and buried fiber facilities, ensuring compliance with maps, staking sheets, and safety standards.

• Operate and maintain construction equipment, including excavation tools, to build and repair outside plant fiber networks.
• Install, splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic facilities using specialized equipment.
• Conduct cable fault acceptance tests, locate defective fiber, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Update GIS, maps, and as‑builts; set and label infrastructure like peds, vaults, and handholes.
• Restore worksites to original condition upon project completion.
• Train and mentor team members as needed and maintain construction equipment.
• Provide support to field service technicians and complete required documentation promptly.

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+ years of construction equipment operation utilizing various underground and aerial construction equipment such as directional drills, trencher/plow/rocksaw, backhoe, or bucket trucks – OR – current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligations to our customers and to our customers’ needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL (current CDL preferred; training and certification provided if eligible).
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles.
• Successful completion of safety training and customer‑specific requirements, including potential background checks.
• Physically capable of climbing, kneeling, digging, lifting,…