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When severe storms knock out your network, Tilson's Wireless team is there to help. ⚡ Last week, our crews traveled to Spruce Mountain in Central Maine to replace a storm-damaged tower antenna and restore service to the area. No matter the challenge, we're ready to respond to keep our communities connected.
April is National Safe Digging Month, but we celebrate safe digging all year round! Our Wisconsin Outside Plant team recently celebrated over 2 years utility-strike free. Through rigorous safety precautions, including calling 811 before construction, we are greatly reducing dangerous utility strikes. Big shoutout to our Green Bay, Wisconsin, team for reaching this milestone and keeping safety top of mind at all times!
Tilson is hiring in Chandler, Arizona! Hot jobs include CDL Laborers, Microtrench Foreman, and an OSP Construction Supervisor. As a member of our Outside Plant team, you'll have the opportunity to bring lightning-fast fiber internet to your community while building a career with advancement opportunities and industry-leading benefits. Head to our careers page to view all 10+ open positions in Chandler.
Every week, we spotlight a Tilson employee on our website through our Tilson Tuesdays series. This week, meet Jay Krausslach! Jay is an Outside Plant Construction Supervisor based out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, leading the construction and installation of fiber optic infrastructure. Jay’s primary focus is to ensure the teams are doing this work safely - thanks to this dedication, and the unwavering commitment of his team, the Green Bay team has gone 630+ days without a utility strike. Pictured is Jay and his crew from when they performed construction outside of Lambeau Field - a memorable project for Jay who is a major Packers fan. Thank you, Jay, for embodying Tilson's #1 value of Safety and for keeping the team and the public safe each and every day. Click to learn more about Jay, Tilson's teams, and our commitment to safety.
As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, we recognize the significant contributions of our Hispanic team members. With nearly 25% of our workforce identifying as Hispanic, this community plays a critical role in advancing our mission to build America’s information infrastructure. Together, we’re committed to building networks that ensure everyone has access to affordable broadband. Be a part of this mission - explore our current open roles.
School is back in session and Tilson’s summer internship program has wrapped for 2024! Our nine interns this year took part in a variety of meaningful projects while gaining professional experience for their futures. Our recent blog post highlights their incredible work and the internship opportunities at Tilson! “We are so grateful to our interns. I thank each of you for the contributions you’ve made – these efforts make a real difference and drive Tilson forward. We hope your internships were as valuable to you as they were for us.” Rennie Onders, Manager of Tilson Workforce Programs
Tilson recently celebrated 28 years of designing, building, and maintaining America’s information infrastructure. Since starting as a one-person IT consulting firm in 1996, we’ve grown into a national leader with over 1,400 employees. To celebrate, we created an interactive map showing this growth story over the past two decades. Check out how we’ve shaped the future of connectivity across the nation and learn how you can get involved.
The need for faster and more reliable internet continues to grow, demanding innovative construction techniques that can keep pace. In busy cities and residential areas where laying cables can be difficult due to traffic and existing infrastructure, Tilson addresses these challenges by using specialized equipment called microtrenchers. Learn more about this innovative technique that increases fiber deployment speed and improves safety for both our workers and the public.
This month, Tilson attended a SkillBridge Career Fair at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. SkillBridge is an internship program helping active military members transition into meaningful careers in the civilian sector. Tilson has been a proud SkillBridge partner since 2019 – learn more about the program and how to apply on our website.
Tilson is hiring a Project Safety Manager to continue driving our positive safety culture for our growing 300+ Outside Plant team in Las Vegas. This position will build on Tilson’s safety record by supporting job site planning, hazard identification and mitigation, and educating crews on safety best practices. If you have a passion for safety, apply on our website today!
