Outside Plant Construction Technician

Join Our Team as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I in Eau Claire, WI!

Are you ready to be part of a team that’s transforming the way communities stay connected? Join us as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I in Eau Claire, WI, where you’ll play a hands-on role in building the infrastructure powering tomorrow’s communication networks.

From installing cutting-edge fiber optic systems to ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, this position offers the perfect blend of physical, technical, and impactful work. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments, keep reading to discover how you can shape the future with us!

Please note:
This position may be filled as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I ( #) or II ( #), based on the candidate's skills and qualifications. Separate job postings outline the minimum requirements for each role. Please review both postings and apply to any level for which you are qualified and interested.

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

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role with a flexible schedule.

Compensation:

The pay for this position ranges from $22.62 to $33.94 per hour.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-Motivated
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  You’re driven, ambitious, and always looking for ways to improve.
• Attention to Detail
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  You are committed to following safety protocols, and you take pride in precision, ensuring every measurement and assembly is accurate.
• Teamwork and Communication
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  You have strong communication skills and thrive in collaborative environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards.
• Aids in transporting construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• 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 and copper 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.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction,
  -OR- technical certification (or higher)
  -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines in order to meet TDS’s business needs including but not limited to our obligations to our customers and to our customers’ needs.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and remain eligible for DOT requirements.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL (current CDL preferred; in-house training and certification available).
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles.
• Successful completion of safety training and customer-specific requirements, including possible background checks.
• Physically capable of climbing, kneeling, digging, lifting, and pulling as needed.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications products and services.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and adapt to various shifts as needed.

Do you meet all of the…