Outside Plant Technician — Telecommunications Construction

Job overview

The Outside Plant Technician — Telecommunications Construction role is onsite in Rush Center, KS. The posting states $60,000–$80,000 per year, including wages and employer-provided benefits. Golden Belt Telephone describes the work as building and maintaining infrastructure that connects homes, businesses, and communities. The technician installs, repairs, and maintains outside plant communications infrastructure and customer equipment, combining construction, equipment operation, and customer service. The work helps keep residential and business customers connected and supports the company’s network and service commitments.

What you'll do

• Install, repair, and maintain communication infrastructure using maps, drawings, and company standards
• operate construction equipment
• locate underground utilities
• install and repair customer drop wires and network devices
• maintain the network from central office to customer premises
• install and maintain customer-premise equipment
• update service orders, inventory, time, and work documentation
• follow safety procedures and use PPE
• maintain company vehicles and equipment
• communicate with customers and coworkers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outside plant technician

telecommunications construction

rush center ks

golden belt telephone

fiber and cable

underground utilities

heavy equipment

customer premise equipment

outdoor work

$60k–$80k/year including benefits

training

no telecom experience required

safety and ppe

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full family health insurance options
• pension plan with 20%+ employer contribution
• free internet and TV
• cell phone stipend
• professional growth and training.

Why this role

The posting welcomes candidates new to telecommunications who have hands-on experience in construction, utilities, equipment operation, agriculture, mechanics, or related trades. Work is outdoors in varied Kansas weather and may involve construction equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

About the employer

Golden Belt Telephone is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Telecommunications. Sector: 51.