Maintenance Technician I

Spectrum; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our network running from hub sites to customer connections. You will work outside, with on-call responsibilities in all weather, performing maintenance and repair of coax/fiber systems and testing equipment as needed.

In this role you will be active in monitoring signal quality, reporting faults, and coordinating with peer teams to ensure 24/7 coverage for residential and business customers across our service areas.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Cable experience of at least 1 year.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate appropriate test equipment, knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
• Abilities: Read/write/speak English; communicate effectively; work independently; prioritize and organize; operate test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the wires that provide internet services from hub sites to connection points outside the customer’s home.
• Monitor and report signal leakages and repairs as required.
• Provide 24/7 coverage, day and night, to keep the network running.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; no office work.

Skills

Well-organized

Independent

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment operation

Math & electronics knowledge

Coax & fiber network knowledge

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you responsible and goal-driven? Are you independent and enjoy working outside? Does this sound like you? If so, then Maintenance Technician may be the role for you.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be playing a direct role in keeping our customers connected to our network. You will be maintaining and repairing the wires that provide all of our internet services from our hub sites to the connection points outside of the customer’s home. You will also monitor and report signal leakages and repairs as required. Your work will help maintain our network by providing 24/ 7 coverage, day and night.

What Our Maintenance Technicians Love Most

• The freedom of working independently
• No two days are the same, variety in work flow on a daily basis
• All work being done outside, no office work
• Physically and mentally challenging but rewarding work
• An open flow of communication between peer organizations

With the support of other maintenance technicians and peer organizations like Construction, you will be ensuring our network is working optimally. Whether it be in rain, sleet, or snow, your support and skills will be used to provide our customers with the best services possible.

What You’ll Bring To Spectrum

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Cable experience of at least 1 year
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment, knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
• Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward and professional manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
  • Ability to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with position
• Skills: Well-organized, independent, prioritization skills
• Schedule: On call in all weather conditions, hours will be dictated by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) networks, RF, AC, DC, and customer premise network
• Experience in telecommunications installation/service
• Experience with Coax and/or fiber network installation and maintenance

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.