Outside Plant Construction Technician
TDS TELECOM - Appleton, WI
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Outside Plant Construction Technician Job LocationsUS-WI-Appleton US-WI-Plymouth ID 2026-28653 Company TDS Telecom PayRange $0.00 - $0.00 Sign-On Bonus $5,000 Overview Join TDS Telecomand help build the fiber networks that keep our communities connected.As an Outside Plant Construction Technician, you'll perform handsonwork installing and maintaining buried and aerial fiber facilities whileoperating industrystandard construction equipment. If you enjoy workingoutdoors, learning highdemand technical skills, and making a real impacton your community, this role is for you. This position is fulltime,yearround, and typically works close to home with only limited travelrequired for training. Pay Transparency The pay for this position rangesfrom $22.62 to $41.42 per hour. The listed pay range reflects theminimum and maximum base salary. Actual offers will be based on factorssuch as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role-specificcompetencies. Some positions may also offer additional compensation,such as bonuses or equity awards. This role includes a $5,000 signonbonus (payout terms apply) and may qualify for relocation assistance.Outside Plant Construction Technicians can also earn up to $75 per weekin incentives when your team meets production targets. What You'll Do:Install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines.Operate construction equipment such as trenchers, plows, excavators, andlocators. Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plantinfrastructure. Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate buckettrucks as needed. Support fiber splicing and repair activities. Restorejob sites and keep accurate project labels and markings. Why You'llLove This Role: Handson, outdoor work building real infrastructure thatmatters. Flexible, fulltime yearround schedule. Work with a company thathas 50+ years of telecom experience and a strong reputation for fiberinnovation. Training: Safety training, pole climbing, bucket truckoperation. Fiber optic basics: fusion splicing, fault detection, OTDR.Construction equipment operation (drill rigs, trenchers, miniexcavators). CDL training for qualified associates. The duration oftraining varies based on the team assignment. Training for undergroundteams is 3 weeks, with an additional 1 week required for aerialtraining. Responsibilities What We're Looking For: Motivated,detailoriented team... For full info follow application link.Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing ourdifferences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to age,race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any otherstatus protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusionphilosophy and culture, click here APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply Online: ipc.us/t/ED6C71816C414C23
Created: 2026-04-04