Senior Broadband Field Technician – HFC & Fiber Maintenance

Mediacom Communications; Garden Prairie (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Paid on-the-job training

Health, vision & dental insurance

401K with company match

Education enrichment up to $5,000 per/

Job summary

Mediacom Communications is hiring a Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance to perform field technical work, maintaining the HFC plant from node to tap and turning on new distribution systems. You will troubleshoot trunk systems during equipment or power failures and support various repair tasks in the distribution network.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 5+ years’ equivalent experience in cable tech roles with RF knowledge and safety training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, sweep, return loss bridge, and other RF tests.
• Set trunk levels and install/replace trunk amplifiers; calculate signal losses.
• Install electronics and power connections; maintain power supplies.
• Operate and maintain test equipment; troubleshoot and repair coaxial and fiber distribution.
• Climb poles, ladders, and work in confined spaces; perform on-call duties if needed.
• Perform service installations and changes adhering to codes and company procedures.

Skills

Field technician

Valid driver’s license

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Mediacom Communications is hiring a Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance to perform field technical work, maintaining the HFC plant from node to tap and turning on new distribution systems. You will troubleshoot trunk systems during equipment or power failures and support various repair tasks in the distribution network.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and 5+ years’ equivalent experience in cable tech roles with RF knowledge and safety training.