Field Telecom Install & Repair Technician (Term)

Frontier Internet; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Communications in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Sales & Service Technician II (Field Install & Repair) for a 6- to 24-month TERM position. You will install, maintain and repair network facilities from the station equipment to the line card, and you will travel frequently to residential and business locations.

You should have a high school diploma, experience in telecommunications installation, basic computer skills, and be willing to climb poles and work outdoors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance
• Basic keyboard and software skills
• Must complete pole climbing certification, for which an individual cannot exceed 275 lbs.; fully clothed and with proper footwear
• Must complete company provided training and demonstrate ability to complete full installs
• Ability to work independently and desire to work ‘face-to-face’ with customer
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and in isolated or confined spaces
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; CDL preferred
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, holidays, after hours and call-outs
• TESTS: Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain inside wire for residential/business broadband (HSI/Video) service
• Install an array of networking equipment, including Fiber to the House, ONT, Wireless routers, Modems, and Gateways.
• Install all wiring, and equipment as required for broadband continuity, digital subscriber carriers and associated broadband equipment, such as DSLAMS (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplier), Residential Gateways, and HSI (High-Speed Interface), and business class routers
• Performs all types of cable construction and maintenance work associated with all network facilities; including repairs on conduit and manholes, cross-connections to switching equipment, removing and replacing line cards in central office/pair gain units
• Read and understand service orders and trouble tickets, outside plant drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical schematics
• Perform maintenance repair and preventable maintenance on buried, aerial and underground cable/fiber using various plant elements

Skills

Customer interaction

Independent work

Outdoor work

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pole climbing certification

Basic computer skills

Job description

Frontier Communications in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Sales & Service Technician II (Field Install & Repair) for a 6- to 24-month TERM position. You will install, maintain and repair network facilities from the station equipment to the line card, and you will travel frequently to residential and business locations.

You should have a high school diploma, experience in telecommunications installation, basic computer skills, and be willing to climb poles and work outdoors.