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TDS Telecommunications Corporation Fiber Splicer- Outside Plant Construction in Spokane, Washington

Fiber Splicer- Outside Plant Construction Job Locations US-WA-Spokane | US-WA-Spokane Valley | US-ID-Coeur d' Alene ID 2024-23694 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $27.07 - $40.61 Sign-On Bonus $3,000 Overview As the Fiber Splicer-Outside Plant Construction in Spokane, WA, you will be responsible for the placement of enclosures, splicing, testing, and documentation of outside plant fiber optic facilities with relation to Outside Plant Construction projects. Perform advanced operation of fiber fusion splicer, OTDR, and optical light testers to ensure adherence to TDS fiber splicing standards and ensuring accuracy and timely documentation of the final product for project closing. You will manage fiber splicing for projects while coordinating with TDS outside plant (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-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 $3,000 sign-on bonus! (Payout terms apply) The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards. TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Metrocom/TDS) is a leading provider of fiber internet service. With more than 50 years of experience, the growing communications company is building and deploying new, fiber optic networks in neighborhoods across the country to deliver up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds to homes and up to 10 Gigabit internet speeds to businesses. In addition, TDS provides innovative TV entertainment and advanced phone services. Visit tdsfiber.com to learn more. TDS provides communications services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States. The company employs more than 3,400 people nationwide and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS Inc.) [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com for more information. Responsibilities Receives maps and staking sheets for full construction project and ensures project is spliced, tested, and documented with limited guidance. Communicates updates to the project team as required. Manages daily and weekly project work based on deadlines, material and equipment availability, weather, and other factors. Coordinates with supervisor to ensure continual supply of work and availability of materials. Drafts and submits redlines and splice documentation upon completion of project. Sets splice enclosures and splice cases according to design, splices fiber, tests, and documents all project fiber locations as part of daily activity. Regularly engages Network Services OSP construction teams, OSP construction contractors, internal construction teams, supplie

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