Communications Technician

Frontier Communications•Viroqua, WI

65d•$74,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America-creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us! Viroqua, WI is where the territory will be located. Major responsibilities for which this position is accountable: Installs, maintains and/or repairs network facilities, and associated apparatuses from the station equipment to the line card; performs other related duties. What you'll do: Installs, removes, rearranges, programs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains voice, data, and ancillary equipment and network services Installs, maintains and repairs outside and inside plant equipment/facilities and inside wire Effects repairs and restores service outages. Performs cable pair recovery activity Interfaces with customer to further analyze installation and repair issues. Responds to inquiries and provides follow-up Interprets schematic work order drawings to determine job specifications and installation needs. Orders and/or obtains required equipment. Effects problem solving where appropriate Utilizes various test equipment to analyze equipment trouble and takes appropriate maintenance action Operates standard and aerial lift vehicles and manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, electronic, gasoline, propane and power actuated tools and equipment May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company Per our Company policy, and consistent with the weight specifications of equipment used to work aloft, candidates cannot exceed 275 pounds, this is inclusive of clothing and with proper footwear

Requirements

Ability to work in confined areas
Ability to lift and carry tool boxes, drop wire, parts containers and installation loads, test equipment, generators, manhole/pullbox covers, etc
Ability to climb poles/ladders
Ability to lift, carry, set-up, climb and take down ladders
Ability to communicate naturally and pleasantly over the telephone and/or in person
Ability to work under pressure in stressful conditions
Requires alertness and attention to detail
A valid driver's license. Able to meet the medical and driver certification requirements as established by the DOT Federal Highway Safety Act.
Not restricted to daylight hours
Able to read and interpret architectural, electrical wiring diagrams
Able to operate test equipment such as VOMs, test sets, etc
Indoor-outdoor work. Exposed to adverse weather conditions, dust, noise, dirt, heat, poor lighting, fumes, etc
Works in buildings being constructed/renovated, manholes, rough terrain, traffic, aerial lifts, platforms, etc
May be exposed to high voltage electrical power lines, explosive and/or flammable liquids and gases, oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, lead toxicity and asbestos materials. May work with molten lead and wax
Scheduled work tours may be weekday, weekend and holiday, including day, evening and night hours. Subject to scheduled and/or unscheduled overtime and call out
May be required to have experience in one or a combination of: Equipment Technician, Special Services Technician, Telecommunications Technician, T&P Technician, Cable Splicer, Systems Technician, Network Maintainer, I&R Technician, Cable Technician
Must possess the ability to perceive difference in colors
Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones/levels
Successful completion of an advanced electronics concepts course from an accredited or recognized educational institution.

Nice To Haves

Desire a degree in electronics technology, to include successful completion of digital logic, electronic communications, and microprocessor fundamentals from an accredited or recognized educational institution.

Responsibilities

Installs, maintains and/or repairs network facilities, and associated apparatuses from the station equipment to the line card
Installs, removes, rearranges, programs, tests, troubleshoots and maintains voice, data, and ancillary equipment and network services
Installs, maintains and repairs outside and inside plant equipment/facilities and inside wire
Effects repairs and restores service outages. Performs cable pair recovery activity
Interfaces with customer to further analyze installation and repair issues. Responds to inquiries and provides follow-up
Interprets schematic work order drawings to determine job specifications and installation needs. Orders and/or obtains required equipment.
Effects problem solving where appropriate
Utilizes various test equipment to analyze equipment trouble and takes appropriate maintenance action
Operates standard and aerial lift vehicles and manual, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, electronic, gasoline, propane and power actuated tools and equipment
May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company

Benefits

Salary Range: $74,000 - $95,000
20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
Tuition Assistance Program
Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
3 weeks of paid caregiver leave