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TDS TELECOM Outside Plant Construction Technician in APPLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Outside Plant Construction Technician Job Locations US-WI-Appleton \| US-WI-Plymouth ID 2026-28653 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range \$0.00 - \$0.00 Sign-On Bonus \$5,000 Overview Join TDS Telecom and help build the fiber networks that keep our communities connected. As an Outside Plant Construction Technician, you\'ll perform handson work installing and maintaining buried and aerial fiber facilities while operating industrystandard construction equipment. If you enjoy working outdoors, learning highdemand technical skills, and making a real impact on your community, this role is for you. This position is fulltime, yearround, and typically works close to home with only limited travel required for training. Pay Transparency The pay for this position ranges from *\$22.62 to \$41.42 per hour. *The listed pay range reflects the minimum and maximum base salary. Actual offers will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role-specific competencies. Some positions may also offer additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity awards. This role includes a \$5,000 signon bonus (payout terms apply) and may qualify for relocation assistance. Outside Plant Construction Technicians can also earn up to \$75 per week in 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, and locators. Set pedestals, vaults, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed. Support fiber splicing and repair activities. Restore job sites and keep accurate project labels and markings. Why You\'ll Love This Role: Handson, outdoor work building real infrastructure that matters. Flexible, fulltime yearround schedule. Work with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience and a strong reputation for fiber innovation. Training: Safety training, pole climbing, bucket truck operation. Fiber optic basics: fusion splicing, fault detection, OTDR. Construction equipment operation (drill rigs, trenchers, mini excavators). CDL training for qualified associates. The duration of training varies based on the team assignment. Training for underground teams is 3 weeks, with an additional 1 week required for aerial training. 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 our differences 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 other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/ED6C71816C414C23