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Broadband Field Services Technician / Engineer

Full-time Employee


California

Will be based in Oxnard California.

Starts

Immediate to 1 week

Pay

Pay subject to experience

Qualifications

Must have working knowledge of broadband provisioning/installation practices for DOCSIS and FTTP. Should be familiar with plant construction and maintenance. Must have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications, analytical and problem-solving skills, Must have a CCNA, IPEP or adequate work experience to show competency

Other Requirements

Five years of experience installing, testing, and/or maintaining Cable Modem Termination Systems, provisioning systems and routing, Working knowledge of HFC ("Hybrid Fiber Coax") Broadband network architecture, CMTS access ("cable modem termination systems"), should be able to use diagnostic tools such as CATV/DOCSIS meters, light and RF meters, and OTDR's

Job Description

Qualifications:
5 years CATV / FTTP experience or related work history in the broadband industry. Understanding of and ability to Sweep/Balance Plant and Node Split/Optimization. Must be knowledgeable with a signal level meter, light meters, volt-ohm meter, cable locator monitoring devices, spectrum analyzer basic time domain reflectometer, and system maps sweep gear. Apply technical expertise to a variety of situations, evaluate problems and implement the best solution.

Other Requirements:
Full knowledge and capability of driving a bucket truck. 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.) Fib
Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Identify faults within the subscriber drop, feeder/distribution and trunk systems to ensure proper signal levels for all services.
• 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, including unresolved technician work orders.
• Audit the system and terminate unauthorized connections.
• Activate new plant and perform preliminary proof.


Skills Required:
• 5 years broadband experience or related work history in the cable tv / broadband industry.
• 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.

Special Requirements:
• Full knowledge and capability of driving a bucket truck.
• 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 by immediate supervisor.
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday (sometimes Saturdays)
• On Call rotation

Compensation: Open
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) available after 1 year of service

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