Sales & Service Technician II (Field Install & Repair) (TERM)

Frontier Internet; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 28,764 - 50,502; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Internet in Coldwater, MI is searching for a Sales & Service Technician II for installing and repairing network facilities. You will work directly with customers while driving to various locations, maintaining broadband services, and performing emergency repairs.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, experience in telecommunications, and the ability to work outdoors in various conditions. This TERM position may last from 6 to 24 months, with a competitive wage range.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work flexible scheduling, holidays, and after hours.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain broadband services for residential/business customers.
• Drive to multiple locations to perform installations.
• Read and understand service orders and electrical schematics.
• Perform outdoor maintenance in various weather conditions.

Skills

Telecommunications installation

Customer service

Basic keyboard skills

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable Locator

Fiber Optic Testing Equipment

Job description

Job ID: SALES014127

Job Title: Sales & Service Technician II (Field Install & Repair) (TERM)

Location: 23 S MONROE STREET, COLDWATER, MI 49036

Union: IBEW 1106 - CBA 032

Hiring Manager: Philip Young

# of Openings: 1

Wage Range: $20.88 - $36.66 per hour

NOTE: This is a TERM position (6 months to 24 months)

Summary

Installs, maintains and/or repairs network facilities and associated apparatus from the station equipment to the line card. Performs other related duties.

General Duties

• Driving: Frequent
• Travel: Moderate
• 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
• Perform 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
• Perform Aerial work that requires work to be performed from pole climbing, ladder, and bucket trucks. Possible add
• Place aerial and buried plant and service drops
• Navigate web, set up Business/Residential computers and demonstrate to customers
• Support and actively participate in the promotion of Company products and services
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the business that include advances in technology and new skills and procedures
• Aids/assists other departments and contractors as required; be self-motivated; mentor co-workers; follow through on assignments in a timely manner

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, in accordance with Company policy

Physical Requirements

• Climbing poles and ladders; frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds; pushing, reaching, bending and stooping; manual dexterity; good sense of balance; ability to sit or stand for long periods and good color vision.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Cable Locator
• Hand Tools
• Hand Held Terminal
• Various Test Equipment
• 4 Tel Test System
• Laptop Computer
• Splicing Equipment
• Fiber Optic Testing Equipment

IMPORTANT: Additional Information

• You are being hired with the express understanding that your employment will terminate within a 6-24 month time frame.
• You will remain in the same occupation into which you have been hired for the duration of your term of employment.
• You will receive all the benefits to which regular (“permanent”) employees are entitled except for any contractual layoff or termination allowance.
• Before the Company hires a regular full-time employee to fill a vacancy, the Company will give first preference to any qualified term employee who is performing at a satisfactory level in the job title, work group, and geographic location in which the vacancy exists.

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.

Connecting communities is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. If your background and experiences are aligned with our passion to improve digital access across America, we encourage you to apply and help us achieve our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

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 based on disability.