Line Technician

Liberty Latin America; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Puerto Rico is seeking a Line Technician to maintain system levels, diagnose and replace amplifiers, power supplies, and line extenders in the field. You will also ensure proper test, installation, and safe operation of equipment.

The role requires 1–2 years of CATV tech experience, a high school diploma (electronics associate preferred), and SCTE certification. You must be able to climb poles, lift up to 150 lbs, and work 24/7 on occasion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required; Associate degree in electronics preferred.
• 1-2 years of proven technical experience in the CATV industry.
• Serve as Service & CLI Technician for at least 2 years.
• SCTE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system levels and calculate amplifier outputs; diagnose and replace amplifiers.
• Accurately use, store, and maintain test equipment including DMM, spectrum analyzer, and waveform monitor.
• Set trunk levels and install/change out trunk amplifiers; determine signal losses.
• Climb poles and operate bucket trucks; work safely to install and repair equipment.
• Perform field engineering tasks and coordinate with contractors; prepare BOMs and estimates.
• Conduct system tests (signal/noise, return loss, sweep) and document results.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

CATV experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in electronics (preferred)

SCTE Certification

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Meter

Job description

What´s the role?

As a Line Technician you will maintain system levels as specified in system operating instructions; will calculate amplifier output; set and replace distribution and line extender amplifiers. You’ll also diagnose and change out power supplies and line amplifiers in the field, as required.

How can you add value?

• Accurately use, store, and maintain VOM, DMM, system sweep, bench sweep, return loss bridge, spectrum analyzer and waveform monitor.
• Set trunk levels, set-up and change out trunk amplifiers, calculate signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines, including fiber optic cables.
• Perform installation, repair, and stabilizing of nodes daily.
• Install electronics, make power supplies connections, balance and test battery loads and power supplies stand by operations.
• Accurately use, stores, and maintains all test equipment used in systems.
• Conduct system tests such as: signal/noise, signal/hum, summation, and sweep, chart recording, return Loss Bridge, including monthly, semi-annual, and annual tests.
• Assume full responsibility for trouble shooting and repair of the entire distribution and trunk system.
• Responsible for working with and handling contractors, preparing detailed work prints, writing Job Cost estimates, and creating a bill of materials (BOM) for aerial and underground projects.
• Responsible for project through to completion, including, monitoring contractor progress up to and including processing of invoices from contractors to assure Company specifications are met.
• Assist and effect interface for required revisions to strand and design maps.
• Climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed. Lift and carry loads of up to 150 lbs. using appropriate equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate tools including OTDR, fusion splicer, power meter, light and traffic meter, ladders, step ladders, truck mounted aerial lift devices, and assorted hand tools.
• Resolve digital problems from HSD modem back to distributions, front line, optical nodes to head-end.
• Solve problems power supplies as required.
• Perform field engineering to include assessing the site, detailing the layout, resolving proposed location of electronics equipment (such as node locations, power supplies, taps and amplifier locations).
• Operate Bucket Trucks in compliance with company safety procedures.
• Responsible for using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provided by the company.
• Perform temporizations of feeder and trunk cable. Perform all work in a safe manner ensuring the safety of co-workers, customers, the general public, and the employee. All work is done in mentorship with the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and OSHA regulations.
• Drive Company vehicles every single day and maintain an accurate inventory of vehicle stock.
• Demonstrate and ensure compliance with The Customer 1st Philosophy, Liberty Latin America Code of Conduct and Liberty safety standards and procedures.
• Other functions that may be assigned.

What do you need?

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma is required. Associate degree in electronics, preferred.

1-2 years of proven technical experience in the CATV industry.

Serve as Service & CLI Technician for at least 2 years.

SCTE Certification.

Other Qualifications:

• Good communication and positive interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Available to execute stand by shift.
• Strive to perform efficiently outages within a given timeframe.
• Available to assist in system outages after natural disasters such as hurricanes on 24/7 schedules, if needed.
• Availability to be moved from area of worked due to operational needs.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes, FCC regulations and telecommunications transportation.
• Strive to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting.
• Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.).
• Domain in electrical and electronics.
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer-literate, knowledge in Microsoft Office.
• Proven knowledge on Telecommunications, especially on cable, telephone, and Internet.
• Knowledge in the usage of Business accounts equipment.
• Knowledge on return activation and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license Cat. 5.
• Valid electronic & electrical certification.

Liberty Puerto Rico provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, social status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, military service obligation, disability status, genetic information, political affiliation, and being or being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. In addition to federal law requirements, Liberty aligns with applicable local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Assessment, background check and drug test will be required to be a successful candidate.

If you believe you have been discriminated against you may notify the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, or other appropriate agency.