Job Information
TDS TELECOM SERVICE, LLC Fiber Splicer I - Outside Plant Construction in ST. GEORGE, Utah
Fiber Splicer I - Outside Plant Construction
Job Locations
US-UT-St George
ID
2025-24479
Company
TDS Telecom
Pay Range
$25.13 - $37.69
Sign-On Bonus
$1,000
Overview
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?
As the Fiber Splicer I-Outside Plant Construction in Saint George, UT, you will be responsible for the placement of enclosures, splicing, testing, and documentation of outside plant fiber optic facilities with relation to Outside Plant (OSP) Construction projects. You will perform beginner to intermediate operation of fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards while ensuring accuracy and timely documentation of the final product for project closing. In this role, you will complete fiber splicing for projects while coordinating with OSP construction, OSP construction contractors, and internal construction teams, ensuring project timelines are met with relation to new network turnup activities.
Training:
As the Fiber Splicer I-Outside Plant Construction, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL through our in-house training program. You will attend safety training at one of our new facilities where you will also be trained on Pole Climbing and Bucket Trucks. On-the-job training includes exposure to various construction equipment including Directional Drill Rigs, Mini Excavators, Trenchers, and Locators. Fiber optic training includes Fusion Splicing, Fault Detection, and exposure to OTDRs and other advanced testing equipment.
This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus! (Payout terms apply)
This position can be hired at either a Fiber Splicer I-Outside Plant Construction (requisition ID #2025-24479), or a Fiber Splicer II -Outside Plant Construction (requisition ID #2025-24480) level, depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Different job postings exist for each of these positions. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required for each role and submit an application for each level that you are both interested and qualified for.
Responsibilities
Performs beginner to intermediate operation of fiber optic fusion splicer, OTDR, and light level testing equipment to facilitate splicing and light level quality according to TDS standards.
Performs beginner to intermediate operation of all test equipment associated with fiber optic plant facilities splicing, testing, and documentation.
Installs fiber enclosures and optical tap cases; splices, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and documents all fiber as part of OSP construction projects.
Identifies the location of defective cable and fusion splices using various test equipment.
Repairs buried and aerial fiber optic cables.
Performs cable fault acceptance tests on newly constructed facilities.
Completes all testing documentation and returns as part of project closing requirements.
Receives maps and staking sheets for full construction project and ensures project is spliced, tested, and documented with guidance from team mentors or... For full info follow application link.
Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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