Fiber Construction Technician

Fiber Construction Technician

Job Location s: US-WI-Plymouth | US-WI-Sheboygan | US-WI-Fond du Lac

Join TDS Telecom and help build the fiber networks that keep our communities connected. As an Outside Plant Construction Technician
, you'll perform handson work installing and maintaining buried and aerial fiber facilities while operating industry-standard construction equipment. If you enjoy working outdoors, learning high-demand technical skills, and making a real impact on your community, this role is for you. This position is fulltime, year-round, and typically works close to home with only limited travel required for training.

Pay Transparency

The pay for this position ranges from *$22.62 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.

This role includes a $5,000 signon bonus (payout terms apply) and may qualify for relocation assistance.

Outside Plant Construction Technicians can also earn up to $75 per week in incentives when your team meets production targets.

What You'll Do:

• Install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines.
• Operate construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, excavators, and locators.
• Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.
• Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed.
• Support fiber splicing and repair activities.
• Restore job sites and keep accurate project labels and markings.

What We're Looking For:

• Motivated, detail-oriented team players with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, lifting, and digging.
• Valid driver's license and DOT eligibility.
• 6+ months experience in customer service, utility or electrical work, or a technical certification, or military service.
• Willingness to work overtime and varied shifts as needed.

Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards.

• Assists with and executes the installation of aerial and buried fiber based on maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Operates hand tools, cable locators, and testing equipment as needed.
• Installs and sets enclosures, including buried and aerial vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as required, utilizing a bucket truck when necessary.
• Labels and marks fiber optic facilities accurately.
• Utilizes dispatching applications and relevant tools for project coordination.
• Supports fiber splicing, repairs, and outside plant maintenance activities.
• Restores landscapes to original condition upon project completion.

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.

• Safety training, pole climbing, bucket truck operation.
• Fiber optic basics: fusion splicing, fault detection, OTDR.
• Construction equipment operation (drill rigs, trenchers, mini excavators).
• CDL training for qualified associates.

The duration of training varies based on the team assignment. Training for underground teams is 3 weeks, with an additional 1 week required for aerial training.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of customer service, electrical or utility construction, technical certification, or current/military service.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines to meet business needs, including obligations to customers.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL; a current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates after hire.
• Physical requirements may vary: ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures; ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
• Must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum upon hire.
• Must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
• Horizontal directional drilling experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• May require occasional travel.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; may be required to work various/swing shifts.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly (occasionally over 100 pounds). Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and depth perception. Work conditions often include outdoor weather, attics, crawl…