Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction
$47,050–$86,154 year
On-sitePlymouth, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Conduct general construction tasks in various weather conditions, adhering to safety standards. Operate horizontal directional drills, trenchers, plows, and excavators to install, maintain, test, and repair buried and aerial fiber lines. Aids in transporting construction equipment to and from the worksite, while climbing poles, ladders, and structures as required. Install and set enclosures, including vaults, pedestals, and handholes, and restore job sites and accurate project labels and markings. Supports fiber splicing, repairs, and outside plant maintenance activities using hand tools, cable locators, and testing equipment. Utilizes dispatching applications and relevant tools for project coordination.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ months experience in any combination of the following areas: customer service, electrical or utility construction, -OR-technical certification (or higher) -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.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.
- Must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum.
- Must successfully complete customer-specific requirements, which may include a background check administered by the customer.
- 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 transmission.
Desired Qualifications
- Current CDL is preferred at hire, but TDS will train and certify eligible associates through its in-house CDL certification program after hire.
- Horizontal directional drilling experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of telecommunication products and services.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- May require occasional travel.
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