Senior Construction Technician

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

Job summary

Frontier Internet in Alma is looking for a Senior Construction Technician to perform cable repairs and technical analysis, crucial for maintaining service quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a valid Class A CDL.

The role includes responsibilities like operating heavy equipment, performing various technical tasks, and ensuring safety standards. We're dedicated to promoting digital access across America, making this a vital position in our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

Qualifications

• Tests must meet minimum requirements established by the Company.
• Job requires reading and writing English.
• Job requires climbing and working in close spaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable repair, testing, and maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment for installations and repairs.
• Transport tools and equipment to job sites.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of cable construction

First aid and CPR knowledge

Basic AC/DC theory

Strong work ethics

Education

Class A CDL driver's license

Tools

Backhoe

Cable plow

Power and splicing tools

Job description

Overview

Job ID: SRCON014136

Job Title: Senior Construction Technician

Location: 345 PINE AVENUE, ALMA, MI 48801

Union: IBEW 1106 - CBA 032

Hiring Manager: Tanner Mege

Number of Openings: 1

Internal Posting Dates: 6/29/26-7/6/26

Wage Range: $20.88 - $36.66 per hour

Summary

Performs all types of cable repair, testing and technical analysis including acceptance testing, fiber optic construction and maintenance, transmission/noise isolation, operation of all types of heavy equipment, complex air pressurization problems and sealed plant repair.

General Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• PERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Interdepartmental - Frequent
• Intradepartmental - Frequent
• Customer - Frequent
• Vendor - Frequent

Driving: Driving required coupled with a clean driving background.

Travel Related: Required for job site reporting as necessary

Physical Requirements

• Job requires distinguishing wire and cable colors
• Required handling 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending
• Manual dexterity in the performance of tasks
• Working at heights
• Handling ladders
• Pole climbing

Tools and Equipment Used

Backhoe, cable plow, megger, ohmmeter, pusher, 3M modular splicing unit, locator, DAVAR test equipment, line truck, semi-truck, trailers, CSU and/or aerial devices, various hand/power, splicing and testing tools, shovel and rake, transmission, noise and isolation equipment, attenuation test sets, OTDR, fusion splicing and mechanical fiber splicing tools.

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.
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge in all types of splicing activity, cable and safety test equipment and/or use of all types of cable construction equipment
• Knowledge in first aid and CPR
• Requires class A CDL driver\'s license
• Job requires climbing; Knowledge in reading and understanding CAF (Customer Access Facility) work orders
• Basic AC/DC Theory
• Good safety record
• Job requires reading and writing English
• Job requires driving vehicle with manual gear shift
• Working aloft and in close spaces
• Strong work ethics, integrity and positive outlook
• Fiber Optic construction and maintenance, transmission/noise isolation, sealed plant repair and/or operation of all types of heavy equipment

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 on the basis of disability.