Senior Broadband Field Tech – Vehicle & Training

Mediacom LLC; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided vehicle and gas card

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO

401K with company match

Education Enrichment up to $5,000/year

Job summary

Mediacom Communications is seeking a Broadband Specialist IV for field maintenance. You will perform routine checks of the HFC distribution network, adjust trunk levels, install and power electronics, and troubleshoot both coaxial and fiber systems to ensure top service for customers.

The role requires strong hands-on skills, safety awareness, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed. Join a large, nationwide telecom team committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months as Broadband Specialist III or 5+ years’ equivalent cable technician experience.
• 18 months tenure as a Mediacom BBS III or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of HFC plant, installs and service calls.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, sweep, chart recording, return loss as part of regular maintenance.
• Set trunk levels and replace trunk amplifiers; calculate signal level losses on trunk and distribution lines.
• Install electronics and power connections; maintain power supplies.
• Use and maintain test equipment; troubleshoot coaxial and fiber distribution systems.
• Climb poles and ladders; lift up to 100 lbs; work in confined spaces as needed.

Skills

Broadband knowledge

Customer interaction

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

HFC plant knowledge

Test equipment familiarity

Job description

Mediacom Communications is seeking a Broadband Specialist IV for field maintenance. You will perform routine checks of the HFC distribution network, adjust trunk levels, install and power electronics, and troubleshoot both coaxial and fiber systems to ensure top service for customers.

The role requires strong hands-on skills, safety awareness, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed. Join a large, nationwide telecom team committed to service excellence.