Senior Fiber Construction Technician
$62,712–$62,712 year
On-siteMissoula, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Oversee construction and maintenance of PON/fiber network facilities by operating advanced equipment including trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, and plows. Manage daily project work based on deadlines, material availability, and weather while coordinating with internal and external resources to ensure smooth task execution. Draft redlines, maintain project documentation, and perform quality control inspections to ensure safety protocols are enforced. Identify defective cable using test equipment and repair buried, aerial, and underground facilities. Actively train and coach team members while sharing construction knowledge and experience.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of construction equipment operation utilizing various underground and aerial construction equipment such as directional drills, trencher/plow/rock saw, backhoe, or bucket trucks
- current military service
- prior military service with honorable discharge
- 1+ years of experience leading individuals and/or teams through mentorship, job coaching, and project management
- Must follow the TDS attendance guidelines
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- remain eligible for DOT requirements
- Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL
- Ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed
- Ability to kneel, dig, lift, and pull
- Upon hire, must successfully pass all components of the Safety Training course curriculum
- Upon hire, 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 transmissions
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred 2+ years' experience in the construction of fiber optic cable outside plant networks
- 2+ years installation of any underground or overhead utilities
- Understanding of telecommunication products and services
- Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- A current CDL
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