Telecom Horizontal Directional Driller II at TDS… · Meridian

Summary: TDS Telecom is a leader in fiber internet innovation, dedicated to building and maintaining cutting-edge fiber optic networks. As a Telecom Horizontal Directional Driller II, you will perform general construction and maintenance of fiber facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational excellence. Responsibilities: - Perform general construction and maintenance of aerial and buried fiber facilities, ensuring compliance with maps, staking sheets, and safety standards - Operate and maintain construction equipment, including excavation tools, to build and repair outside plant fiber networks - Install, splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic facilities using specialized equipment - Conduct cable fault acceptance tests, locate defective fiber, and resolve issues efficiently - Update GIS, maps, and as-builts; set and label infrastructure like peds, vaults, and handholes - Restore worksites to original condition upon project completion - Train and mentor team members as needed and maintain construction equipment - Provide support to field service technicians and complete required documentation promptly Required Qualifications: - 1+ 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 - Preferred 1+ years' experience in the construction of fiber optic cable outside plant networks -OR- installation of any underground or overhead utilities will be considered - Horizontal directional drilling experience preferred - Understanding of telecommunication products and services - Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task - May require occasional travel - Must be willing to work overtime as needed. May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate Required Skills: Directional drilling, Trencher operation, Plow operation, Rocksaw operation, Backhoe operation, Bucket truck operation, Fiber optic cable construction, Fiber optic splicing, Fiber optic testing, Fault detection, GIS mapping, Class A CDL license, Telecommunication systems 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, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, TDS Service Discounts, Education Assistance, Paid Volunteer Time