OSP Line Maintenance & Construction I

Responsibilities

• Performs general line maintenance in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
• Affords assistance and performs the maintenance and repairs of copper, fiber, and coax cable according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Affords assistance in tree removals from aerial plant, including right of way tree trimming as needed.
• Affords assistance with all DSA structure support repairs (wooden, metal decking).
• Installs, replaces, and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
• Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; utilizes bucket truck when required.
• Affords assistance with fiber, copper and coax splicing and repairs.
• Utilizes hand tools, cable locators and test equipment.
• Marks/labels fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
• Utilizes dispatching application and associated tools.
• Affords assistance and performs the transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Performs landscape restoration after project completion.

  Qualifications

  • 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical, utility construction -OR- technical certification (or higher) -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
  • Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines 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.
  • Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. A current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in-house CDL certification program after hire.
  • Upon hire, 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.
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: Ability to dig, lift and climb.
  • Requires being available for on-call/standby responsibilities and may require occasional travel.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed. May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.

    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)
    • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
    • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
    • Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:
    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    • TDS Service Discounts
    • Education Assistance
    • Paid Volunteer Time
    • Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:
    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    • TDS Service Discounts
    • Education Assistance
    • Paid Volunteer Time
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