Cable Field Technician - Full Time

Company: Mediacom
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs field technical work. Primarily responsible for maintain the HFC plant from node to tap through routine maintenance and repair of CATV distribution system and HSD system and for turn-on of new distribution system. Maintenance and troubleshoot the trunk system due to equipment and/or power failure.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:--- Conducts system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, summation sweep, chart recording, return loss bridge, including monthly, semi-annual and annual tests; RF knowledge/troubleshooting; sweep & balance HFC plant.--- Sets trunk levels, sets-up and changes out trunk amplifiers, calculates signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines.--- Installs electronics and makes power connections; maintain power supplies.--- Properly uses, stores and maintains all test equipment used in system.--- Assumes full responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of the coaxial and fiber distribution system. Prepares estimates for projects, providing bill of materials.--- Works with connectors, fasteners and wire and uses hand tools; splices coax & fiber.--- May perform all duties of Broadband Specialist I-V, Technical Operations descriptions.--- Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lifts and carries loads up to 75lbs (including line ladder); Works within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.--- Performs other duties such as clean-up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provides general assistance to other employees as directed.--- On-call duty may be required; Other functions that may be assigned.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:* High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.* Valid driver's license; satisfactory driving record required.* Required - Minimum of 6 months' time spent as Broadband Specialist III or 5+ years' equivalent cable technician experience.* Required- NCTI Service Technician* Required- NCTI System Technician* Preferred- DOCSIS 3.1: Customer Premise * 18 months tenure as a Mediacom BBS III or equivalent experience.* Knowledge of all Broadband Specialist I-III responsibilities, basic commercial installs, business phone and service calls along with Home Controller.* Knowledge of HFC plant, installs and service calls.* Knowledge of Commercial Fiber PRI and Managed Voice installation and trouble shooting.* Advanced level of mechanical skills for splicing* Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co-workers.* Ability to work in high or tight spaces.* Ability to work in all weather conditions and at various heights.* Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.* Ability to trouble shoot customer premise equipment and cable issuesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:--- Strenuous - Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools.Keywords: System Technician, Maintenance, Broadband Specialist V, Installer, Technical Operations, Technician, Cable, Construction, Maintenance, Telecom, Internet, Install, Home Security, Xtream, Fiber, Copper, Splice

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