Headend Technician
Full-time Employee
Washington
Port Orchard, WA
Job Description
Purpose of Position: 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:
• 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
• NCTI or SCTE certification preferred
• 5 years cable TV experience 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
Primary responsibilities include:
• 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
• NCTI or SCTE certification preferred
• 5 years cable TV experience 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
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