Job Information
TDS TELECOM SERVICE, LLC Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction in ST. GEORGE, Utah
Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction
Job Locations
US-UT-Saint George | US-UT-Cedar City
ID
2026-28573
Company
TDS Telecom
Pay Range
$61,300.00 - $99,600.00
Overview
At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?
Our Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction! In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations. Depending upon workload you may be required to supervise consulting resources in the engineering and/or construction phase of the projects. You will be expected to work independently with representatives from network operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. You will be responsible for the implementation of fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards established for the Telecom Network Services. You'll be expected to stay current with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and ensure our construction is always in compliance with NESC standards. Depending on the area, you may be required to assist in the engineering of the OSP projects. This involves, among other things, creating the labor, material, and overhead project
estimates.
As a Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction you'll be expected to oversee numerous construction projects, possibly located in multiple locations. You will continually monitor costs and job progress to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and within budget. You'll also be responsible for ongoing communication with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being jeopardized by proposed road improvements and may be required to negotiate with municipalities or other utility companies from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete fiber networks.
The ideal candidate for this position lives in Cedar City or Saint George, Utah in order to be available for in-market support and travel.
This position can be hired at a Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction (2025-28573) or Network Specialist I - Outside Plant Construction (2025-28574) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Separate job postings outline the minimum requirements for each role. Please review both postings and apply to any level for which you are qualified and interested.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants who are responsible for coordinating outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. The successful candidate must work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the... For full info follow application link.
Employment at TDS is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.
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