Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance

Mediacom Communications - Ames, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ames, IA

1,001-5,000 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to trouble shoot customer premise equipment and cable issues.

Benefits

• 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!