Outside Plant Technician B (TERM)
Frontier Internet
Install, maintain, and repair outside plant telephone/fiber infrastructure.
7 days ago ago
$715 - $1,754
Junior (1-3 years)
Contractor
Huntington, WV
Onsite
Company Size
12,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Internet Services
Fiber Optic Networks
Telecommunications
Broadband Solutions
Customer Support
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Utilities
Government
Energy
Infrastructure
Transport
Role
What you would be doing
cable installation
pole placement
equipment operation
safety compliance
field reporting
plan reading
- Placing, rearranging, and removing outside telephone plant, including aerial, underground, submarine, buried, block, and house cables, poles, and associated hardware fixtures and equipment.
- Digging holes, placing poles, laying cable and conduit in the ground, unrolling cable, placing fiber interduct, and pulling and stringing wire and cable from pole to pole.
- Trimming trees may also be required.
- Connecting wires and cables to terminals and attaching or detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles. Placing various terminals and/or cabinets, as required.
- Operating construction-type equipment, such as winches, chain saws, hydraulic aerial lifts, and using large hand tools in placing wires and related materials.
- Works outside in all weather conditions.
- Completing all related administrative paperwork, time and material reporting (time sheets), inspection reports, inventory reports, etc.
- Drain water and remove any debris from manholes adhering to established guidelines and procedures.
- Locating buried underground cable and wire may be required.
- Interacting with non-Frontier technicians in joint use and/or emergency operations.
- Recognize and take proper precautions when working near any hazardous materials.
- Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining wires, cables, and poles.
- Operating Company motor vehicles of varying gross weights which may be used to tow auxiliary equipment and supplies such as, poles, cable reels, generator pumps, etc. in a safe manner.
- Performing work operations in connection with providing telephone service.
- Reading and interpreting engineering plans.
- Works aloft; climbs ladders and poles; enters tunnels, buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks.
What you bring
driver's license
manual transmission
cdl
dot training
physical lifting
safety compliance
- May be required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
- A valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Must have the ability to drive a vehicle with a manual gearshift.
- Where a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required, the applicant will receive related, Company-provided Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) training. Upon completion of D.O.T. training, the applicant must qualify on D.O.T.'s Commercial Driver's License (CDL) written and skills qualifications tests to retain the job.
- Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including, but not limited to, perceiving differences in wire cable colors, moving and/or lifting items such as ladders, tools, air tanks, cable reels, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, working aloft; climbing ladders and poles, and entering tunnels, buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks.
- Training generally includes pole climbing, classroom, and on-the-job instruction. May include Department of Transportation training and safe driving courses. Students are required to meet training standards in order to be retained in the job.
- Where a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required, the applicant must pass an alcohol and drug test.
- Must meet applicable federal and state standards for operating the size vehicles covered by this job title.
- Must meet safety-related requirements including but not limited to those standards of safety imposed by OSHA, state agencies, manufacturers, and/or the company.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers.
- Non-scheduled days will be required as needs of the business necessitate.
- You will receive all the benefits to which regular (“permanent”) employees are entitled except for any contractual layoff or termination allowance.
- You will remain in the same occupation into which you have been hired for the duration of your term of employment.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no visa sponsorship will be provided.
- security background investigation may be required.
- cdl candidates must pass an alcohol and drug test.
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Company
Overview
Over 20 years
Operational History
The company has been providing services for over two decades, showcasing its experience and commitment to connectivity.
- Specializes in delivering service to underserved and rural areas where connectivity options are limited.
- Provides tailored solutions for both residential and business customers, focusing on reliability and speed.
- Invests heavily in expanding fiber-optic networks to provide cutting-edge broadband services.
- Notable for its commitment to improving internet access in remote and underserved regions of the U.S.
- In addition to high-speed internet, the company offers bundled services including voice and TV packages.
- One of the largest broadband providers in the U.S., with a growing presence in rural and suburban markets.
- “Hold your expertise lightly.” (Humility)
- “Seek first to understand.” (Curiosity)
- “Feedback makes us better!” (Constructive Feedback, Not Criticism)
- “I can’t solve it all; we’ll iterate together.” (Demonstrate a Growth Mindset)
- “Set world-class standards and seek every day to deliver radical value.” (Be Brave As You Seek Transformation)
- “Be your best self.” (Empowerment & Autonomy)
- “Assume generous intent and apply grace.” (Engage with Empathy)
- “Be intentional; move out and make something.” (Bias for Action)
2M Customers
Fiber Customers Reached
Achieved over 2 million fiber customers in 2023, solidifying position as the largest U.S. pure-play fiber ISP.
~1.3M Passings
Fiber Passings Added
Expanded fiber network by adding approximately 1.3 million new passings in 2023 as part of deployment strategy.
- Published greenhouse gas emissions baseline in 2023 to inform future reductions
- Issued first green bond financing in 2023 to highlight energy efficiencies of fiber network
- Launched 'Red Loves Green' fleet initiative, deploying EV installation vehicles
- Fiber technology cited as inherently more energy-efficient than copper alternatives
#1 Rank
Diversity Ranking
Recognized as the top-ranked company for diversity in Telecom/Broadband category by the California Public Utilities Commission.
- Committed to making DE&I “part of the company’s DNA”, not just rhetoric
- Leaders reflect workforce; workforce reflects customer base
- Every teammate valued and treated equitably in rewards, promotions, pay
- Inclusion defined as enabling employees to bring their ‘whole true self’ to work
- Established Supplier Diversity Council and supplier tracking for diverse‑owned businesses
- Gender representation unspecified–no public numeric breakdown available
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