Local Manager - Frontier Communications

Local Manager

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!

What we’re seeking: 

Frontier’s Local Managers will focus on operational proficiency, and employee, customer, and community relations. By driving performance and delivering results through customer contact and community involvement, the Local Manager will impact Frontier’s ability to exceed our market growth targets and deliver 100% employee and customer satisfaction.   

This position will provide leadership to a workforce of field technicians who install and maintain both residential and business lines, OSP cable facilities, multi-line CPE equipment, hi-cap access services, broadband services, central office/transmission equipment, and digital loop carrier equipment. In this in-person role, you will be required to report to our Rochester, NY location to complete your work responsibilities. 

What we need in you:

Successful candidates will come into this position with a passion for technology and team leadership. Leaders who approach their teams as partners while holding themselves and their team to high standards will fit in well with the team and organization. A technical background and industry experience will also serve you well.  

What you’ll do: 

• Meets service activation and repair commitment dates, maintains revenue and expense budget objectives, and promotes new and existing company products 
• Interact with and supervise associate workforce and vendor resources to coordinate and disseminate information to complete job assignments and work effectively with other departments to attain objectives.
• Manages a P&L budget to ensure revenue goals and expense targets are met 
• Provides feedback, and ongoing training, and motivates their team to exceed department goals 
• Partners with Human Resources to ensure firm, fair, and consistent application of practices/policies and labor agreements in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe work environment by conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings, applicable safety training, and reinforcing state/federal safety requirements within the workplace 
• Positively represents Frontier through active engagement and involvement in the community 
• Partners with marketing to act as the “eyes” and “ears” of the local market to ensure an appropriate competitive response
• Responds to issues identified on Customer Surveys 

What we offer: 

Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That’s why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we’re most proud to offer include:

• Salary Range: $70,000 to $138,000
• 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 
• Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
• 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 

What background you should have: 

• Field Technician work experience preferred 
• 5+ Supervisory experience in an operations environment or equivalent work / military experience preferred
• 3+ years of OSP construction, installation and repair and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers as well as labor unions 
• Ability to lead a team while working under pressure with deadlines 
• Basic knowledge of engineering, plant service center, outside plant functions, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance and testing of central offices, as well as HSI/DSL installation, FTTH, and data networking 
• Must possess basic PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Must be available 24/7 to support off-shift technicians and emergency situations as needed 
• Must be able to work in inclement weather 
• High school diploma or GED required 
• CCNA, PMP, or CWNP a plus 
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record

Frontier salaries are estimated by third parties and may or may not reflect actual or total compensation. Please confirm with your recruiter. 

When you’re in the business of making connections, diversity and inclusion become part of your fiber. We believe in unlocking the power of diversity to drive digital connectivity, so if you feel your experience looks a little different and can add value, we encourage you to apply! #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.

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