Looking for an Experienced Headend Technician
Full-time Employee
Washington
Tukwila, Washington
Job Description
The Headend Technician is responsible for the reception and distribution of off-air, satellite, microwave and tape originated programming to the outside plant utilizing coaxial cable, microwave, and fiber optic transmission technologies. This includes the installation, construction, operation and repair of all equipment associated with the headend and signal distribution network.
Primary Responsibilities:
•Monitor video and audio quality of services delivered on the forward and reverse.
•Perform daily check of RF levels and Headend alignment.
•Verify video and audio levels for satellite and stereo processing equipment.
•Monitor Commercial Insertion equipment for performance as needed.
•Perform status monitoring of RF and data performance and further report and/or repair discrepancies.
•Assist the supervisor with work flow, training and quality assurance.
•Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment if applicable.
•Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
•Troubleshoot return path issues.
•Troubleshoot fiber and fiber related issues.
•Monitor lasers and receivers for headend and hub sites.
•Assist the NOC and other technical support departments in isolating and repairing video and data services.
Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent
•Minimum of 5 years cable TV experience required
•NCTI or SCTE certification preferred
•Working knowledge of CMTS hardware
•Working knowledge of VOD systems
•Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
•Knowledge of redesign and measuring voltage wiring: advanced splicing skills bench sweep, and spectrum analyzer
•Knowledge of and ability to operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.)
•Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
•Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
•Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedure.
•Ability to demonstrate courtesy and patience in customer/vendor relations
•Ability to work on-call
•Ability to work late nights for scheduled maintenance windows
•Ability to troubleshoot return path issues
•Ability to maintain FCC records
Essential Job Functions:
•Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
•Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds)
•Ability to climb towers and operate all safety equipment
•Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires
•Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
•Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting
•Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. towers and roofs)
•Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
•Ability to read general system layouts from blue prints and system maps
•Ability to trouble shoot and splice fiber
•Ability to use the following hand tools: electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers.
•Ability to work independently
•Ability to work while standing 50 - 70% of the time
•Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections
•Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedures
•Ability to demonstrate courtesy and patience in customer/vendor relations
•Ability to work on-call
•Ability to work late nights for scheduled maintenance windows
•Troubleshoot return path issues
•Ability to use test equipment (i.e. spectrum analyzer, Mpeg analyzer , signal level meter and other test equipment
•Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
WaveDivision Holdings (WDH) recognizes and strongly supports the benefits of a diverse workforce, and strives to provide a culture that recognizes the unique contributions of each of our employees. WDH requires a drug test, background check, employment, and education verification as conditions of employment. WDH is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job related handicap or disability, or any other legally protected status.
Primary Responsibilities:
•Monitor video and audio quality of services delivered on the forward and reverse.
•Perform daily check of RF levels and Headend alignment.
•Verify video and audio levels for satellite and stereo processing equipment.
•Monitor Commercial Insertion equipment for performance as needed.
•Perform status monitoring of RF and data performance and further report and/or repair discrepancies.
•Assist the supervisor with work flow, training and quality assurance.
•Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment if applicable.
•Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
•Troubleshoot return path issues.
•Troubleshoot fiber and fiber related issues.
•Monitor lasers and receivers for headend and hub sites.
•Assist the NOC and other technical support departments in isolating and repairing video and data services.
Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent
•Minimum of 5 years cable TV experience required
•NCTI or SCTE certification preferred
•Working knowledge of CMTS hardware
•Working knowledge of VOD systems
•Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
•Knowledge of redesign and measuring voltage wiring: advanced splicing skills bench sweep, and spectrum analyzer
•Knowledge of and ability to operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters, etc.)
•Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
•Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
•Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedure.
•Ability to demonstrate courtesy and patience in customer/vendor relations
•Ability to work on-call
•Ability to work late nights for scheduled maintenance windows
•Ability to troubleshoot return path issues
•Ability to maintain FCC records
Essential Job Functions:
•Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
•Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds)
•Ability to climb towers and operate all safety equipment
•Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires
•Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
•Ability to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twisting
•Ability to perform job from high places (i.e. towers and roofs)
•Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
•Ability to read general system layouts from blue prints and system maps
•Ability to trouble shoot and splice fiber
•Ability to use the following hand tools: electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers.
•Ability to work independently
•Ability to work while standing 50 - 70% of the time
•Ability to work with small components and wires to make cable connections
•Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedures
•Ability to demonstrate courtesy and patience in customer/vendor relations
•Ability to work on-call
•Ability to work late nights for scheduled maintenance windows
•Troubleshoot return path issues
•Ability to use test equipment (i.e. spectrum analyzer, Mpeg analyzer , signal level meter and other test equipment
•Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
WaveDivision Holdings (WDH) recognizes and strongly supports the benefits of a diverse workforce, and strives to provide a culture that recognizes the unique contributions of each of our employees. WDH requires a drug test, background check, employment, and education verification as conditions of employment. WDH is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job related handicap or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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