Horizontal Directional Driller Fiber
MADISON, WIFull-time$22.62–41.42/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Horizontal Directional Driller helps build and maintain TDS Telecom’s PON/fiber network through drilling, locating, and outside-plant construction work. The role installs, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs buried and aerial fiber facilities, with a few weeks of travel required for training. It is full-time and year-round, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Horizontal Directional Driller - Fiber Construction Job Locations US-WI-Madison | US-WI-Waunakee | US-WI-Janesville ID 2026-28890 Company TDS Telecom Pay Range $0.00 - $0.00 Sign-On Bonus 5,000 Overview Ready to roll up your sleeves and bring cutting-edge fiber technology to life? As part of our Horizontal Directional Drilling Team, you'll be at the heart of building and maintaining our state-of-the-art PON/fiber network. If you have exeprience with horizontal directional drilling or locating for the drill, and want to be based close to home, this role is for you. This position is fulltime, yearround, with a few weeks 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. From installing buried and aerial fiber facilities to mastering construction equipment like trenchers, backhoes, end loaders, and plows, you'll make a real impact every day. You'll also install, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber facilities to keep our customers connected. If you love working with your hands, being outdoors, and making a difference in your community, this is the role for you! What You'll Do: Operate horizontal directional drill or locate for the drill. Restore job sites and keep accurate project labels and markings. Support fiber splicing and repair activities. Climb poles, ladders, and structures; operate bucket trucks as needed. 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. Why You'll Love This Role: Flexible, fulltime yearround schedule. Handson, outdoor work building real infrastructure that matters. Work with a company that has 50+ years of telecom experience and a strong reputation for fiber innovation. Training: CDL training for qualified associates. Safety training, pole climbing,... 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/108FABCDFCE54366
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