Line Worker

Frontier Communications Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 34,081 - 64,333; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Communications Corporation is seeking a Line Worker in Goleta, CA. The role involves maintaining both aerial and underground plants and operating heavy-duty power equipment while working at heights and in various environments.

Qualified candidates must have relevant experience, possess a valid California class C driver's license, and be prepared to obtain a class A license. This is an opportunity to join a company that values equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Successful experience as a Line Worker or equivalent in the last ten years.
• Ability to check gas in manholes using test equipment.
• Must possess the ability to distinguish colors and audible tones.

Responsibilities

• Place, move, and maintain aerial and underground plants.
• Operate company vehicle under minimum supervision.
• Handle heavy lifting and climbing ladders/poles.

Skills

Experience with heavy-duty power equipment

Ability to work at heights

Proficiency in interpreting cut sheets and work orders

Physical strength for lifting

Education

Valid California class C driver's license

Required to obtain a California class A driver's license

Tools

Power dolly

Power saws

Test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Line Worker

Location: 424 S PATTERSON AVENUE, GOLETA, CA 93111

Union: CWA 9575 - CBA 004

Hiring Manager: Jose Canas

# of Openings: 3

Posting Dates: 6/16/26- 6/29/26

Wage Range: $24.74 - $46.70 per hour

Note: This position will be filled using 1st considerations only

Summary

Place, move, rearrange, replace, connect, disconnect, transfer, maintain, reroute, and remove aerial and underground plants, including service drops, house cables, and building terminals. Operate company vehicle as required. Perform such work under minimum supervision.

General Duties

• Work with heavy‑duty power equipment, i.e., power dolly, power saws, power winch, and hand tools in the installation and maintenance of outside plant facilities. The nature of this work has a variety of tasks with only general guidance as to instructions, practices and/or procedures in doing the work. There is a significant opportunity for errors and the consequences of errors would be significant in terms of time, material wastage and/or delay before the error is discovered and corrected.
• Handle and climb ladders and poles, work at heights in boom trucks, enter tunnels, building, trenches, crawl spaces or manholes to place materials.
• Attach or detach various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings or poles.
• Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and may have to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Dismantle, move or remove aerial, underground or building wire, cable, associated equipment and hardware.
• Load required tools and materials on boom trucks, center mounts, companion trucks, and pick‑ups and drive to work location.
• Read and interpret cut sheets and work order prints in order to complete work assignments.
• Keep detailed written record of work activity.
• This work requires frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of moderate to heavy weight objects throughout the workday.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Basic Qualifications

Tests - Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.

Experience - Management will designate the experience level required for each vacancy.

• First consideration will be given to an individual who in the last ten years has successfully held the position of Line Worker, OSP Construction Installer/Splicer or Plant Construction Installer, or who possesses the equivalent experience (i.e., other telecommunications company experience).
• Second consideration will be given to an individual who in the last ten years has successfully held the position of Cable Splicer, Communications Specialist, Customer Service Technician I, Customer Service Technician II, Customer Service Technician III, Fiber Network Field Technician, Internal Communications Technician, Public Access Sales Technician, Collector/Maintainer, Public Communications Field Technician, Senior Communications Specialist or Special Equipment Installer, or who possesses the equivalent experience (i.e., other telecommunications company experience).
• Third consideration will be given to an individual who in the last ten years has successfully held the position of Buried Service Wire Technician, Equipment Maintainer, Equipment Installer, Frame Worker, or Frame Maintainer, or who possesses the equivalent experience (i.e., other telecommunications company experience).
• If there are no individuals who meet the criteria outlined above, consideration will be given to all other individuals.

Must possess, at time of appointment, a valid California class "C" driver's license, and if required at the assigned job site, must demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a vehicle equipped with standard (manual shift) transmission. Individuals will be required to obtain a valid California class "A" driver's license, after appointment, to meet vehicle or equipment operation requirements. Class "A" drivers will be subject to random drug tests in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Legally required Criminal Records Check - The employee will be required to be fingerprinted and pass the Department of Justice criminal records screening process to ensure that the employee has never been convicted of, and is not the defendant in a pending criminal proceeding with respect to an arrest for, any "serious" or "violent" felony (as defined in the California Education and Penal Codes). The Department of Justice will continuously monitor the employee's criminal record while employed and the employee shall be required to pass continuous screening to retain this position.

Must possess the ability to perceive difference in colors.

Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones/levels.

We are not sponsoring any Visas.

Equal Opportunity

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.