Posted Internally: 4/3/17 - 4/10/17

Location: WENATCHEE WA - E PENNY RD 

Headcount: 1

Summary

Frontier Communications is a billion dollar company with seventy years of experience. We are committed to bringing next generation communication services to rural areas and small and medium sized towns and cities. We are currently the largest municipal Wi-Fi operator in the country.

Frontier is looking for our Technicians to engage and develop customer relationships, and provide solutions to our customers through our products and services. All of our employees are expected to be ambassadors of Frontier Communications within our communities.

Job Description

Install and maintain inside wire for residential/business broadband (DSL/Video) service, Central Office and B-box junctions as required for broadband continuity, digital subscriber carriers and associated broadband equipment, such as DSLAMS, Residential Gateways and DSL business class routers, along with the array of wireless home networking equipment. Other equipment will include FTTH (Fiber to the House). Requires the ability to use and understand automated Dispatch equipment (i.e. hand held terminals), read and understand broadband service orders and trouble tickets, and the use of appropriate broadband test equipment. Must be able to adapt to changes in the business to include; advances in technology, new skills and procedures, as well as participation in the company lead generation program through the promotion and sale of additional Frontier products and services during each customer contact.

Duties

Communication

• Communicate effectively and accurately on customer issues to eliminate repeat trouble calls. Mentor co-workers to expand knowledge, be self-motivated and display the ability to follow through on assignments in a timely manner.

Outside Plant Knowledge

• Effectively use preventive maintenance program by rebuilding aerial/buried/underground cables.
• Read and interpret Outside Plant drawings

PC Applications

• Navigate web, set up Business/Residential computer(s) and demonstrate applications to customer. Effectively use Frontier’s internal programs and dispatch program to complete assignments.

Products

• Support, install and repair company products and services. Fully understand and adhere to the 5-Step Peace of Mind Service Process.
• Responsible for promoting and selling the company’s products and services and participate in the company’s sales referral programs during their working hours.

Testing

• Understand and demonstrate basic telephone/broadband technology. Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.

Basic Employment Requirements

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must complete company provided broadband training, which includes full installs for DSL

Experience:

• Five (5) years experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance
• Must be able to complete full installs of broadband services (DSL)
• Basic telephony knowledge
• Must understand different PC operating support systems
• Must have knowledge of the following Radio Frequency attributes:

o   Fundamentals

o   Behaviors

o   Spread spectrum technologies

o   Network trouble diagnosis

• Telecommunications wiring color-code competency
• Basic keyboard and software skills

Preferred Experience/Knowledge:

• Basic splicing or telephone construction experience

Certification/license requirements:

• Valid Washington driver’s license – Good Driving Record
• Ability to pass/obtain Pole Climbing Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, stand and walk (occasionally over uneven terrain) for extended periods
• Regularly lift, move or push 35 pounds
• Must be able to periodically move items up to 75 pounds
• Ability to climb wooden poles and various types of ladders

Environmental Factors

(Ability to work in extreme heat/cold, at heights over 15 feet, 3rd shift):

• Ability to work in temperature extremes ranging from –30° to +110° Fahrenheit

Ability to work in confined spaces, (i.e.: attics, crawl spaces, manholes, tr