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. You will operate the fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards and produce accurate, timely documentation 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 to ensure project timelines are met.

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

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

The pay for this position ranges from $25.13 to $41.42 per hour. The listed pay range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary. Actual offers will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role‑specific competencies. Some positions may also offer additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity awards.

• 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‑builts/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 fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment per TDS standards.
• Install fiber enclosures and optical tap cases; splice, troubleshoot, test, repair, and document all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
• Identify defective cable locations and fusion splice points using test equipment.
• Repair buried and aerial fiber optic cables and 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, ensuring projects are spliced, tested, and documented with guidance from team mentors or leadership.
• Communicate updates to the project team, take direction on daily and weekly 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 project completion.
• Set splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splice fiber, test, and document all project fiber locations as part of daily activity.
• Engage with Network Services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams to align with daily tasks.
• Read construction plans and determine the best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
• Maintain project documentation, including 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.

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+ year of telecommunications inside or outside plant experience working with fiber optic…