Night HFC Coax Splicer: Live Network Upgrades & RF Balance

Peyton Resource Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and gas card provided

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking an experienced 3rd Shift HFC/Coaxial Cable Splicer to support Network Evolution projects in the Buffalo, NY area. This hands-on role focuses on hardline coax splicing, RF balancing, troubleshooting, and overnight cutovers in live HFC networks.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HFC maintenance or coaxial cable splicing experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Overtime and extensive travel are common.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HFC maintenance or coaxial cable splicing experience.
• Experience on live HFC broadband networks.
• Strong understanding of RF signal flow and HFC network architecture.
• Experience with hardline coax preparation and splicing.
• Experience with RF balancing, sweep verification, and signal-level testing.
• Ability to read and interpret system maps and engineering prints.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable with 3rd shift and extensive travel.

Responsibilities

• Splice feeder and distribution hardline coaxial cable.
• Replace amplifiers, line extenders, nodes, passives, splitters, couplers, and power supplies.
• Perform Network Evolution upgrades, plant rearrangements, and network cutovers.
• Prepare, splice, activate, and restore network services during scheduled maintenance windows.
• Perform RF balancing and signal optimization.
• Troubleshoot ingress, egress, MER, SNR, tilt, and signal level issues.
• Read system maps, engineering prints, and construction documentation.
• Perform outage restoration and emergency response as needed.
• Document completed work, testing, and materials.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, construction, engineering, and project teams.

Skills

HFC maintenance

Coaxial cable splicing

Live HFC networks

RF balancing

Troubleshooting

Read system maps/prints

Tools

Bucket truck

Job description

Peyton Resource Group is seeking an experienced 3rd Shift HFC/Coaxial Cable Splicer to support Network Evolution projects in the Buffalo, NY area. This hands-on role focuses on hardline coax splicing, RF balancing, troubleshooting, and overnight cutovers in live HFC networks.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of HFC maintenance or coaxial cable splicing experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Overtime and extensive travel are common.