Experienced HFC Broadband Maintenance Tech
Full-time Employee
Maryland
Cambridge, Maryland (Eastern Shore)
Starts
ASAP - Immediate
Pay
Benefits & Compensation - Based on Experience
Qualifications
Seeking Experienced HFC Maintenance Technician
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution and trunk systems in order to maintain system performance standards completing forward & return balancing the system through the use of HFC test equipment Maintenance and repair of cable system, up to the headend. Work also includes new construction as needed.
Other Requirements
Full time employment and or Long Term Contractor Wanted.
Job Description
Experienced HFC Broadband Maintenance Tech (Cambridge, MD)
Seeking Experienced HFC Maintenance Technician
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution and trunk systems in order to maintain system performance standards completing forward & return balancing the system through the use of HFC test equipment Maintenance and repair of cable system, up to the headend. Work also includes new construction as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
• Testing and repair of system components and distribution HFC systems
• Maintain HFC plant and network integrity through preventive maintenance
• Calculate system signal losses and make necessary adjustments to resolve problems
• Install in-line devices on system backbone (Nodes, amplifiers, Line Extenders, Taps, Splitters and Power Supplies) as necessary
• Identify faults within the subscriber drop, feeder/distribution and trunk systems to ensure proper signal level, picture quality and compliance with all local, state, federal and company requirements and standards.
• Correct these faults by adjusting, repairing or replacing passive or active components.
• Perform signal egress/ingress detection; sweep alignment; installations; troubleshooting; test point measurements; system balance and preliminary proofs
• Perform emergency restoration of signal outages in the feeder/distribution and trunk systems.
• Complete work assignments generated through subscriber service requests and technician follow-up requests.
• Audit the system and terminate unauthorized connections.
• Activate new plant and perform preliminary proof.
• Perform the duties of a Service Technician as needed.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with Company guidelines, and ensures that vehicle is stocked with necessary equipment.
Skills Required:
• Minimum of 5 years CATV experience or related work history in telecommunications.
• Understanding of and ability to use: signal level meter, volt-ohm meter, cable locator egress monitoring devices, AC clamp meter television test set, spectrum analyzer basic time domain reflectometer, system maps sweep gear.
• Apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems and implement the best solution.
• Communicate effectively with the customer concerning reception problems and services.
• Will work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals.
• Demonstrate support for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Must be able to climb ladders, poles, or other structures as trained and qualified.
• Ability to review and comprehend cable maps and engineering
Special Requirements:
• Body weight not to exceed 280 pounds, in order to comply with safety limitations of equipment.
• Certification in pole climbing and use of a bucket truck preferred.
• Carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Lift up to 100 lbs.
• Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation on cable and electronic equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal and on-call duty.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident.
Please send contact info and resumes to
Seeking Experienced HFC Maintenance Technician
Perform routine and preventative maintenance on CATV feeder/distribution and trunk systems in order to maintain system performance standards completing forward & return balancing the system through the use of HFC test equipment Maintenance and repair of cable system, up to the headend. Work also includes new construction as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
• Testing and repair of system components and distribution HFC systems
• Maintain HFC plant and network integrity through preventive maintenance
• Calculate system signal losses and make necessary adjustments to resolve problems
• Install in-line devices on system backbone (Nodes, amplifiers, Line Extenders, Taps, Splitters and Power Supplies) as necessary
• Identify faults within the subscriber drop, feeder/distribution and trunk systems to ensure proper signal level, picture quality and compliance with all local, state, federal and company requirements and standards.
• Correct these faults by adjusting, repairing or replacing passive or active components.
• Perform signal egress/ingress detection; sweep alignment; installations; troubleshooting; test point measurements; system balance and preliminary proofs
• Perform emergency restoration of signal outages in the feeder/distribution and trunk systems.
• Complete work assignments generated through subscriber service requests and technician follow-up requests.
• Audit the system and terminate unauthorized connections.
• Activate new plant and perform preliminary proof.
• Perform the duties of a Service Technician as needed.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with Company guidelines, and ensures that vehicle is stocked with necessary equipment.
Skills Required:
• Minimum of 5 years CATV experience or related work history in telecommunications.
• Understanding of and ability to use: signal level meter, volt-ohm meter, cable locator egress monitoring devices, AC clamp meter television test set, spectrum analyzer basic time domain reflectometer, system maps sweep gear.
• Apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems and implement the best solution.
• Communicate effectively with the customer concerning reception problems and services.
• Will work under minimal supervision, within broad guidelines of procedures and goals.
• Demonstrate support for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Must be able to climb ladders, poles, or other structures as trained and qualified.
• Ability to review and comprehend cable maps and engineering
Special Requirements:
• Body weight not to exceed 280 pounds, in order to comply with safety limitations of equipment.
• Certification in pole climbing and use of a bucket truck preferred.
• Carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Lift up to 100 lbs.
• Reach, push, pull, hold, grasp and perform fine manipulation on cable and electronic equipment.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Able to work a variety of schedules in order to provide needed coverage, for both normal and on-call duty.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident.
Please send contact info and resumes to
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