Fiber Splicer - Outside Plant Construction

Fiber Splicer-Outside Plant Construction

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! (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.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Hands-on, outdoor work building real infrastructure that matters.
• Flexible, full-time year-round schedule.
• Work with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience and a strong reputation for fiber innovation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may have to work in attics and crawl spaces, or high-risk areas such as high voltage electrical, trenches, and manholes. The associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is at times loud.

Benefits:

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Join us and experience a work environment where your well-being is a top priority!

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• 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 of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy…