[Hiring] Network Specialist I - Outside Plant Construction @TDS

Role Description

As a Network Specialist I - Outside Plant Construction, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations. You will work independently with representatives from network operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers, and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services.

• Implement fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and standards.
• Stay current with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and ensure compliance with NESC standards.
• Assist in the engineering of OSP projects, including creating labor, material, and overhead project estimates.
• Oversee numerous construction projects, monitoring costs and job progress to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Communicate with governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from proposed road improvements.
• Negotiate with municipalities or other utility companies regarding the purchase, lease, and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber, and/or complete fiber networks.
• Remote work flexibility with the ability to travel to site locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• 3+ years’ experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) -OR- related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering - OR - Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience.
• Fiber optic implementation experience.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communications skills.
• Self-directed and ability to work independently.
• ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience.
• Proficient working in a digital environment.
• Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Project Management experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups.
• Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques.
• Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints.

Requirements

• Must meet the Required Qualifications.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan for associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Education assistance and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for 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 (6 weeks after 12 months of employment).
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage for associates working 30 or more hours per week.
• Medical coverage, 401(k) plan eligibility (if 18 or older), and sick leave for associates working under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns).