Sales & Service Technician

Job ID: SALES012555

Job Title: Sales & Service Technician

Location: 9415 DESCHUTES RD, PO BOX 860, PALO CEDRO, CA 96073

Union: IBEW 1245 - CBA 303

Hiring Manager: William Harmon

# of Openings: 1

Posting Dates: 2/14/25-2/28/25

Wage Range: $28.71 - $39.88 per hour

Summary

Install and maintain inside wire for residential/business broadband (DSL/Video) service, Central Office and B-box junctions as required for broadband continuity, digital subscriber carriers and associated broadband equipment, such as DSLAMS, Residential Gateways and DSL business class routers, along with the array of wireless home networking equipment. Other equipment will include FTTH (Fiber to the House). Requires the ability to use and understand automated Dispatch equipment (i.e., hand-held terminals), read and understand broadband service orders and trouble tickets, and the use of appropriate broadband test equipment. Must be able to adapt to changes in the business to include; advances in technology, new skills, and procedures, as well as participation in the company lead generation program through the promotion and sale of additional Frontier products and services during each customer contact.

General Duties

• Communication
  
  
  
  • Communicate effectively and accurately on customer issues to eliminate repeat trouble calls. Mentor co-workers to expand knowledge, be self-motivated and display the ability to follow through on assignments in a timely manner.
  
  
  
  
• Outside Plant Knowledge
  
  
  
  • Effectively use preventive maintenance program by rebuilding aerial/buried/underground cables. Utilize General Order 95/128/133 to ensure proper facility installation.
  • Read and interpret Outside Plant drawings
  
  
  
  
• PC Applications
  
  
  
  • Navigate web, set up Business/Residential computer(s) and demonstrate applications to customer. Effectively use Frontier's internal programs and dispatch program to complete assignments.
  
  
  
  
• Products
  
  
  
  • Support installs and repair company products and services.
  • Responsible for promoting and selling the company's products and services and participating in the company's sales referral programs during their working hours.
  
  
  
  
• Testing
  
  
  
  • Understand and demonstrate basic telephone/broadband technology. Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.
  
  
  
  

Basic Employment Requirements

• Education
  
  
  
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Must complete company provided broadband training, which includes full installations for DSL
  
  
  
  
• Experience
  
  
  
  • Five (5) years of experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance desired
  • Must be able to complete full installations of broadband services (DSL)
  • Basic telephony knowledge
  • Must understand different PC operating support systems
  
  
  
  
• Must have knowledge of the following Radio Frequency attributes
  
  
  
  • Fundamentals
  • Behaviors
  • Spread spectrum technologies
  • Network trouble diagnosis
  • Telecommunications wiring color-code competency
  • Basic keyboard and software skills
  • Previous experience in application of California General Orders 95 and 128
  
  
  
  
• Preferred Experience/Knowledge
  
  
  
  • Basic splicing or telephone construction experience
  • Certification/license requirements:
  • Valid California driver's license - Good Driving Record (Some Areas may require Class A driver's license)
  • Ability to pass/obtain Pole Climbing Certification
  
  
  
  
• Physical Requirements
  
  
  
  • Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, stand and walk (occasionally over uneven terrain) for extended periods
  • Regularly lift, move or push 35 pounds
  • Must be able to periodically move items up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to climb wooden poles and various types of ladders
  • Environmental Factors
  • (Ability to work in extreme heat/cold, at heights over 15 feet, 3rd shift):
  • Ability to work in temperature extremes ranging from -30 to +110 Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, (i.e.: attics, crawl spaces, manholes, trenches)
  • Ability to work at heights up to 75 feet
  
  
  
  

We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability status, or nationality. However, at this time, we are not sponsoring any Visas.

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.