OSP Line Maintenance & Construction II

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.

About the role

The OSP Line Maintenance and Construction II position performs general labor associated with outside plant line maintenance and construction activities. Responsibilities include operating construction equipment, such as trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, and plows, to place cable facilities. The position installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs aerial and underground cable facilities within TDS Telecom service areas. All work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Due to in-field support and on-call requirements, the individual selected for this position will be required to reside within a 60-minute driving distance from the La Vergne, TN warehouse located at: 102 Gingham Dr, La Vergne, TN.

This position can be hired at either an OSP Line Maintenance and Construction I or OSP Line Maintenance and Construction II level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Replaces broken, sets new, and realigns poles as needed – includes reattaching all cables.
• Performs general line maintenance in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
• Completes fallen tree removals from aerial plant, including right of way tree trimming as needed.
• Completes DSA structure support repairs (wooden, metal decking).
• Performs pole transfers per designated work order requests.
• Performs all necessary line repairs – strand, lashing wire, guy wires, anchor placing, proper slack placement, etc.
• Operates construction and other excavating equipment to construct, maintain, and repair outside plant cable facilities.
• Performs the maintenance, repairs, and placement of new (copper, fiber, coax) aerial and buried cable according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
• Reviews and updates GIS, maps, addresses, as-builds.
• Sets peds, vaults, and handholes along with marking/labeling fiber optic, copper/coax facilities.
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, splices, repairs, and maintains fiber optic/copper/coax facilities.
• Identifies location of defective cable using various test equipment and repairs buried, aerial, underground, and/or customer cable.
• Locates cable and fiber in response to customer requests and/or construction needs.
• Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
• Ensures worksite and landscape is fully restored after project completion.
• Proficiently operates all test equipment associated with outside plant facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Trains and monitors personnel as directed by supervisor or team lead.
• Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Completes all related electronic work order and/or paperwork in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 1+ years of construction experience utilizing construction equipment such as a trencher, plow, and backhoe -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• 1+ years of telecommunications outside plant experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

If you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role.

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:

• 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 working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• TDS Service Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time

All associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.

Pay

The listed pay range reflects the minimum and maximum base compensation for this position. The base pay rate offered is expected to be $25.13 - $37.69 per hour.