Outside Plant Line Maintenance & Construction I - TDS Telecom

As an Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction I in Contoocook, New Hampshire, you will perform general labor associated with outside plant line maintenance and construction. This includes, but is not limited to,assisting with the maintenance, repairs, and installation of communications facilities (both buried and aerial). Work is performed in accordance with state and local regulations in a safe manner.

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. 

This position can be hired at either a Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction I  (requisition 2024-23457), or an Outside Plant Line Maintenance and Construction II  (requisition 2024-23458) 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.

• Performs general line maintenance in various weather conditions while utilizing safety fundamentals.
  • Assists with and performs the maintenance and repairs of copper, fiber, and coax cable according to maps, staking sheets, and locate markings.
  • Assists in tree removals from aerial plant, including right of way tree trimming as needed.
  •  Assists with all DSA structure support repairs (wooden, metal decking).
  • Installs, replaces, and/or sets enclosures (buried and aerial) vaults, pedestals, and handholes.
  • Climbs poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed; uses bucket truck when required.
  • Assists with fiber, copper and coax splicing and repairs.
  • Uses hand tools, cable locators and test equipment.
  • Marks/labels fiber optic and/or copper facilities.
  • Uses dispatching application and associated tools.
• Assists with and performs the transportation of required construction equipment to and from the worksite.
• Performs landscape restoration after project completion.
• Services, cleans, maintains, and repairs equipment.
• Completes all related electronic work order and or / paperwork in a timely manner.

The functions listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical, utility construction -OR-technical certification (or higher) -OR- current military service, or prior military service with honorable discharge.
• Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines 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.

Other Qualifications

• Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
• 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.
• Upon hire, must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Physical requirements may vary based on company needs: Ability to dig, lift and climb.
• Requires being available for on-call/standby responsibilities and may require occasional travel.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. May be required to work various/swing shifts as business needs dictate.
• Must be able to operate vehicles with manual transmissions.

Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role!  Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today! 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must also be able to climb poles, ladders, towers or other structures. The associate is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may have to work in attics and crawl spaces, or high-risk areas such as high voltage electrical, trenches, and manholes. The associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is at times loud. 

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!