Fiber Splicer - Outside Plant Construction

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?

As the Fiber Splicer-Outside Plant Construction in Meridian, , 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 operate the 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 turnup activities.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus!

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

• Install fiber enclosures and perform fusion splicing, OTDR, and light‑level testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair buried and aerial fiber.
• Identify cable faults and complete acceptance testing.
• Document work, update as‑built/redlines, and support project closeout.
• Read construction plans and coordinate daily tasks with OSP teams and contractors.
• Maintain equipment, complete paperwork, and assist Field Services as needed.
• Operate the fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and light‑level testing equipment to facilitate splicing and light‑level quality according to TDS standards.
• Install fiber enclosures and optical tap cases; splice, troubleshoot, test, repair, and document all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identify the location of defective cable and fusion splices using test equipment.
• Repair buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
• Perform cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Complete all testing documentation and return as part of project closing requirements.
• Receive maps and staking sheets for full construction projects and ensure projects are spliced, tested, and documented with guidance from team mentors or leadership.
• Communicate 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.
• Coordinate with supervisor to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials.
• Draft and submit redlines and splice documentation upon completion of project.
• Set splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splices fiber, tests, and documents all project fiber locations as part of daily activity.
• Regularly engage with Network Services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors and internal construction teams to align with daily tasks.
• Read construction plans and determine best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
• Maintain all project documentation including completion of weekly as‑built records and daily production reports.
• Ensure DOT inspections are performed on equipment where required.
• Work with project managers, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Service, clean, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Complete all related paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provide assistance to Field Services technicians as needed.

• Required Qualifications
  • 1+ year of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience working with fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing, or 1+ year of copper or coax installation, splicing, and testing, or current or prior honorable military service.
  • Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS's business needs, including obligations to customers.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.
• Other Qualifications
  • Understanding of telecommunication products and services with…