What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecommunications Field Technician position at TDS Telecom?
At TDS Telecom, we strive to deliver cutting-edge connectivity solutions to communities nationwide. As an Aerial Construction Technician III, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining fiber optic networks that bring innovative communication services to homes and businesses.
About the Role
- This position involves assisting the Senior Outside Plant Construction Tech in overseeing construction and maintenance of PON/fiber network communications facilities in TDS Telecom serving areas.
- You will assist with project management and coordination of internal and external resources, ensuring the team operates according to safety protocols.
- This role requires travel throughout the state of Wisconsin, with occasional overtime as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership Assistance: At the direction of the Sr Outside Plant Construction Tech, assist with communicating job duties and responsibilities to internal construction crews.
- General Construction Labor: Operation of trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, plows, and other excavating equipment used to construct and maintain outside plant cable facilities.
- Construction Site Organization: Engage municipalities, utility companies, suppliers, contractors, and property owners to coordinate project tasks and avoid disputes.
Requirements:
- 2 years of construction equipment operation utilizing various underground and aerial construction equipment such as directional drills, trencher/plow/rocksaw, backhoe, or bucket trucks -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.
