Cable Headend Technician Lead
Full-time Employee
Washington
Tukwila, WA
Pay
Depends on Experience
Qualifications
7 years cable TV experience and related headend work preferred; NCTI or SCTE certification preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent
Other Requirements
Working knowledge of CMTS hardware; Working knowledge of a DAC; Working knowledge of VOD systems; Ability to lead technicians, prioritize daily work and project manage effectively; • Ability to work on-call and late nights for scheduled maintenance windows
Job Description
Rewarding position available with Wave Broadband as our Lead Headend Technician based in Tukwila, WA! Don't miss this opportunity to excel in a leadership role assisting the director and local headend technicians with larger projects.
The right candidate has working knowledge of HD, SD, VOD technologies and is familiar with Motorola headends. The Lead Headend Technician is primarily 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 include:
•Leading and overseeing headend projects
•Leading and supporting a team of technicians when the director is unavailable
•Working with vendors, suppliers and contractors related to headend projects
•Assisting the director with training other headend technicians on new technologies
•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
•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
•Perform other duties as requested by director
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, and 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.
Benefits:
Wave offers a salary commensurate with position and experience as well as a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off, Corporate Gym membership, Service Discount and more!
Company Overview:
Wave Broadband is a leading provider of video, internet and phone services on the West Coast, serving customers in communities in Western Washington, Oregon, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Wave Broadband and Astound Broadband are a part of WaveDivision Holdings, LLC, which currently serves over 380,000 residential and business customers in Washington, Oregon and California. WaveDivision Holdings is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
Owned and operated by local industry leaders, WaveDivision Holdings supports its customers with decades of cable know-how. Its mission is to provide 100% of its cable systems with the latest technologies and upgrades including high speed internet, digital cable, home phone service, international programming, DVR, HDTV, and Free TV On Demand services.
The right candidate has working knowledge of HD, SD, VOD technologies and is familiar with Motorola headends. The Lead Headend Technician is primarily 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 include:
•Leading and overseeing headend projects
•Leading and supporting a team of technicians when the director is unavailable
•Working with vendors, suppliers and contractors related to headend projects
•Assisting the director with training other headend technicians on new technologies
•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
•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
•Perform other duties as requested by director
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, and 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.
Benefits:
Wave offers a salary commensurate with position and experience as well as a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off, Corporate Gym membership, Service Discount and more!
Company Overview:
Wave Broadband is a leading provider of video, internet and phone services on the West Coast, serving customers in communities in Western Washington, Oregon, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Wave Broadband and Astound Broadband are a part of WaveDivision Holdings, LLC, which currently serves over 380,000 residential and business customers in Washington, Oregon and California. WaveDivision Holdings is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington.
Owned and operated by local industry leaders, WaveDivision Holdings supports its customers with decades of cable know-how. Its mission is to provide 100% of its cable systems with the latest technologies and upgrades including high speed internet, digital cable, home phone service, international programming, DVR, HDTV, and Free TV On Demand services.
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