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Mediacom Communications Corporation Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance in Apache Junction, Arizona

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6869439

Position Overview:\

Perform 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.

Company Benefits:

Along with that rewarding feeling, youll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs.You\'ll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

  • Company provided vehicle and gas card!
  • Paid on the job training and opportunity to promote quickly!
  • Company provided tools, tablet, and phone!
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance!
  • Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
  • 401K with generous company match!
  • Pay increases through self-guided training!
  • Performance bonus potential!
  • Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided!
  • Education Enrichment up to \$5,000 per year for qualified employees!
  • Company provided uniforms and boots!
  • Employee Wellness Program!

Position Responsibilities:

  • Conduct 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.
  • Set trunk levels, set-up and change out trunk amplifiers, calculate signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines.
  • Install electronics and make power connections; maintain power supplies.
  • Properly use, store and maintain all test equipment used in system.
  • Assume full responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of the coaxial and fiber distribution system.
  • Prepare estimates for projects, providing bill of materials.
  • Work 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. Lift and carry loads up to 100lbs (including line ladder); Work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.
  • Perform other duties such as clean-up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provide general assistance to other employees as directed.
  • On-call duty may be required; Other functions that may be assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.

  • Valid drivers license; satisfactory driving record required.

  • Required - Minimum of 6months time spent as Broadband Specialist III or 5+ years equivalent cable technician experience.

  • 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 Digital Home.

  • 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.

  • A ility to trouble shoot customer premise equipment and cable issues

Physical Requirements:

  • Strenuous Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools.
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