Sales & Service Technician - Frontier Communications
COLUSA, CA
About the Job
Sales & Service Technician
Job ID: 11460
Job Title: Sales & Service Technician
Location: 1150 Main St, Colusa, CA
Union: IBEW 1245 - CBA 304
Hiring Manager: Timothy Watts
# of Openings: 1
Internal Posting Dates: 9/11/24 -9/24/24
Wage Range: $24.38- $37.44 per hour
Summary
The primary job responsibilities of the Sales & Services Technician I & II are to engage and develop customer relationships and provide solutions to our customers through our products and services. All of our employees are ambassadors of Frontier Communications within our communities.
Essential Functions
The Sales & Services Technician I & II may be assigned one or more duties. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Install and maintain inside wire for residential/business broadband (HSI/Video) service.
- Install Central Office and B-box junctions as required for broadband continuity, digital subscriber carriers and associated broadband equipment, such as DSLAMS (Digital subscriber line access multiplexer), Residential Gateways and HSI (High-Speed Interface) business class routers.
- Install an 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.
- 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.
- Effectively use preventive maintenance program by rebuilding aerial/buried/underground cables.
- Read and interpret Outside Plant drawings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Understand and demonstrate basic telephone/broadband technology. Utilize test equipment to install products and isolate trouble effectively.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications:
- Five (5) years of experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance.
- Must complete Pole Climbing Certification (Individual cannot exceed 275 lbs).
- Must complete company provided training and provide ability to complete full installs for HSI and/or video
- Additional equipment certification/licensing/experience is a plus (i.e., Nortel, DMS10, Adtran, AFC/Tellabs, Calix, Go Digital, Acetelis, Pair Gain, Multiplexers, Seiscor/Pulsecom S24DU/COT, Fiber, Optics, etc.)
- Understand telephony knowledge.
- Understand different PC operating support systems.
- Able to work nights and weekends if applicable.
- Must have knowledge of the following Internet Protocol attributes:
- Fundamentals
- Behaviors
- Current technologies
- Network troubleshooting diagnosis
- Telecommunications wiring color-code competency.
- Basic keyboard and software skills.
Education/ License Requirements
The individual in this position must possess the following education requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- State approved driver license for required vehicle(s).
Additional Information
This will be a Primary Inside and Outside Central Office and Field Special Services position in Support of Install and Maintenance of Special Services and Central Office Maintenance.
As with all technician positions, there may be the need to work off-shift and weekends along with Overtime. Work tours are based on seniority. Must be willing to work nights and weekends, emergency call-outs and overtime as needed.
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.
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.
Source : Frontier Communications