Fiber Splicer II- Outside Plant Construction

• Job :
• Company: TDS Telecom
• Location: Saint George, UT
• Pay Range: $27.62 - $41.42 per hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000

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 II – Outside Plant Construction in Saint George, UT, you will be responsible for the placement of enclosures, splicing, testing, and documentation of outside plant fiber optic facilities in relation to Outside Plant Construction projects. Perform advanced operation of fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards and ensure accurate and timely documentation for project closing.

You will manage fiber splicing for projects while coordinating with TDS outside plant (OSP) construction, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams, ensuring project timelines are met with relation to new network turn‑up activities.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 sign‑on bonus! (Payout terms apply)

Why Join Us?

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.

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

• Project Coordination and Documentation
  • Receives maps and staking sheets, ensures projects are spliced, tested, and documented with limited guidance.
  • Communicates updates to the project team as required.
  • Manages daily and weekly project work based on deadlines, material and equipment availability, weather, and other factors.
  • Coordinates with supervisor to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials.
  • Drafts and submits redlines and splice documentation upon completion of the project.
  • Sets splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splices fiber, tests, and documents all project fiber locations.
  • Engages Network Services OSP construction teams, contractors, internal teams, suppliers, and property owners to coordinate project tasks.
  • Reads construction plans and determines best approach for completing fiber splicing work.
  • Maintains all project documentation and records costs of project materials and transfers.
  • Ensures DOT inspections performed on equipment where required.
  • Works with project managers, OSP construction contractors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Fiber Splicing and Testing
  • Performs advanced operation of fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment.
  • Installs fiber enclosures and optical tap cases, splices, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and documents all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
  • Identifies defective cable using test equipment and repairs buried and aerial fiber cables.
  • Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
  • Completes all testing documentation and returns as part of project closing requirements.
• Training, Quality Control, and Safety
  • Actively trains, mentors, and coaches team members while sharing fiber splicing/testing knowledge.
  • Performs quality control inspections and recommends training improvements.
  • Ensures safety protocols are enforced.
  • Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
  • Completes all related paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Provides 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…