Line Worker

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

Job summary

Frontier Communications Corporation is seeking a Line Worker in Santa Maria, CA. The role involves placing, moving, and maintaining aerial and underground plants while operating heavy-duty equipment.

Candidates should have telecommunications experience and a valid California driver's license. The position requires physical ability and passing standard tests, with a competitive wage range from $24.74 to $46.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must pass standard tests set by the company.
• Required to have relevant experience in telecommunications.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and audible tones.

Responsibilities

• Place and maintain aerial and underground plants.
• Operate heavy-duty power equipment for installation.
• Complete work using company vehicles with minimal supervision.

Skills

Experience as Line Worker or equivalent

Ability to operate heavy-duty power equipment

Proficient in ladder climbing and working at heights

Ability to read and interpret work order prints

Education

Valid California Class 'C' driver's license

Ability to obtain California Class 'A' driver's license

Job description

Line Worker

Job ID: LINEW014062

Job Title: Line Worker

Location: 1223 FAIRWAY DRIVE, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455

Union: CWA 9575 - CBA 004

Hiring Manager: Jose Canas

# of Openings: 1

Posting Dates: 6/2/26 - 6/10/26

Wage Range: $24.74 - $46.70 per hour

Please 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.
• 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 to complete work assignments.
• Keep detailed written records of work activity.
• Perform 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 equivalent experience (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 equivalent 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 equivalent experience.
  • If there are no individuals who meet the criteria 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 a 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Legally required criminal records check – employee will be required to be fingerprinted and pass the Department of Justice criminal records screening process to ensure they have never been convicted of, or are not pending criminal proceedings for, any serious or violent felony. 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 the position.
• Must possess the ability to perceive difference in colors.
• Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones or levels.

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.