Fiber Construction Technician I

About the role

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? Join Our Team as an Outside Plant Construction Technician I in Helena, MT!

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction and maintenance of aerial and buried fiber facilities, ensuring compliance with maps, staking sheets, and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain construction equipment, including excavation tools, to build and repair outside plant fiber networks.
• Install, splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic facilities using specialized equipment.
• Conduct cable fault acceptance tests, locate defective fiber, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Update GIS, maps, and as-builts; set and label infrastructure like peds, vaults, and handholes.
• Restore worksites to original condition upon project completion.
• Train and mentor team members as needed and maintain construction equipment.
• Provide support to field service technicians and complete required documentation promptly.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction, or TDS Telecom Field Services internship -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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to climb poles, ladders, towers or other structures.
• Ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The associate is frequently 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 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

• 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)
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• TDS Service Discounts

Pay

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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.