Sales & Service Technician Telecom Installation & Repair)

Frontier Communications • Victor, NY

8d • $16 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing network facilities and associated apparatus, from station equipment to the line card. The technician will interface with customers, interpret technical drawings, and utilize various test equipment to diagnose and resolve issues. The position requires working in diverse environments, including confined spaces, aerial lifts, and areas with potential hazards, and may involve scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to improve digital access across America.

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/pull box covers, etc.
• Ability to climb poles/ladders.
• Ability to lift, set up, 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 and Cable Technician.
• Must possess the ability to perceive differences in colors.
• Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones/levels.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an advanced electronics concepts course from an accredited or recognized educational institution.
• Desire a degree in electronics technology, including successful completion of digital logic, electronic communications, and microprocessor fundamentals from an accredited or recognized educational institution.

Responsibilities

• 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 customers to further analyze installation and repair issues. Responds 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.
• Candidates cannot exceed 275 pounds, this is inclusive of clothing and with proper footwear.

Benefits

• The company is 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree