Line Worker

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

Job summary

Frontier Communications Corporation is seeking a Line Worker in Menifee, California. The role involves installing and maintaining aerial and underground plants, operating heavy-duty equipment, and working under minimal supervision.

Applicants must possess a valid California Class 'C' driver's license and have experience in similar roles within telecommunications. Responsibilities include climbing poles and handling various hardware and equipment as required.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Minimum experience in similar telecommunications roles.
• Ability to perceive differences in colors and audible tones.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty power equipment for installations.
• Climb ladders and poles safely.
• Maintain detailed records of work activities.

Skills

Heavy-duty power equipment handling

Climbing capabilities

Test equipment usage

Written record-keeping

Education

Valid California Class 'C' driver's license

Tools

Boom trucks

Power saws

Wires and cables management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Line Worker

Job ID: LINEW014098

Location: 32477 HAUN RD, MENIFEE, CA 92584

Union: CWA 9588 - CBA 004

Hiring Manager: Erik Walraven

# of Openings: 2

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

Wage Range: $24.74 - $46.70 per hour

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.

Responsibilities

• Work with heavy‑duty power equipment such as power dolly, power saws, power winch, and hand tools in the installation and maintenance of outside plant facilities. This work involves a variety of tasks with general guidelines, requiring careful attention to reduce errors that could cause material waste or delays.
• Handle and climb ladders and poles, work at heights in boom trucks, enter tunnels, buildings, 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.
• Frequently push, pull, and lift moderate to heavy weight objects throughout the workday.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Qualifications

• Tests – Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company.
• 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, demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a vehicle equipped with standard (manual shift) transmission. Employees 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 regulations).
• Legally required Criminal Records Check – Employee will be required to be fingerprinted and pass the Department of Justice criminal records screening process. 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.

Other Requirements

First consideration only.

EEO Statement

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. We are deeply committed to attracting talented team members in the US from all backgrounds. At this time, we are not sponsoring any visas.

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