Maintenance Technician

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: JOB CODE: TMN145brJOB TITLE: Maintenance TechnicianbrbrbrUnder close supervision, primarily responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of the hybrid fiber coax network (HFC), including all of its associated equipment in accordance with the company's Engineering Standards and Network Protection Policy.brbrMAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESbrRead and accurately interpret system/network design maps. Verify as built documentation; compare findings in the field with existing documentation and report findings following local processbrbrInstall and replace HFC physical plant network components such as coax, actives, passives, grounding systems, pedestals, riser guards, conduit etc., according to technical specifications; splice coaxbrbrMonitor and report signal leakage and complete repairs as required; identify and repair upstream and downstream ingressbrbrRead and interpret equipment schematicsbrbrAs directed, complete end of line network testing to meet technical specifications; regularly test all HFC network components using test equipment including: signal level meters, volt-ohm meters, leakage detector, Time Domain Reflector (TDR) and other related test equipmentbrbrPerform routine maintenance, troubleshoot and update records of standby power supplies according to technical specificationsbrbrTroubleshoot and repair basic distribution problems associated with RF, AC and DC elements of the forward and reverse plant; report drop related problemsbrbrPerform basic telephony troubleshooting to support medical no dial tonesbrbrCommunicate with TAC/Dispatch to update progress on escalated ticketsbrbrResolve system outages as directedbrbrMaintain accurate records including time worked, daily logs, gas sheets, as required; properly record all required information on data devices and/or work orders, surveys, referrals, etc.brbrOperate company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner. Clean, maintain stock and secure assigned vehicle and equipment, in accordance with company policiesbrbrAdhere to company, industry, local, state and federal regulations and standards, as applicablebrbrKnow, understand and follow company policybrCommunicate with Inside Plant (ISP) personnel to optimize plant performance and confirm resolution of repairsbrbrUnder supervision, optimize HFC optical nodesbrbrMay collaborate with construction personnel on new build and plant modifications, as directedbrbrUnder supervision, set up amplifier (unity gain) and complete distribution sweep (frequency response)brbrPerform other duties as requestedbrbrREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSbrSkills/Abilities and KnowledgebrAbility to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward and professional mannerbrAbility to work independentlybrAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelybrKnowledge of basic mathematics and electronicsbrAbility to safely use weight-bearing equipment (such as gaffs, safety harness and ladders) within the maximum weight limitations of that equipmentbrAbility to accurately measure distances, using tapes or other measuring devicesbrAbility to carry, climb and operate extension ladder (approx. 32 ft high and 90 pounds)brAbility to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as neededbrAbility to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wiresbrAbility to dig in all types of soil to bury cablebrAbility to make cable connections in tight spaces by bending, reaching, twistingbrAbility to operate appropriate computer or test equipment associated with positionbrAbility to perform job from high places (i.e. poles and roofs)brAbility to use hand tools, test tools and web based toolsbrAbility to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather while carrying tools and equipment, including gaffs, ladders, and fully loaded tool beltsbrAbility to work while standing 50 - 70% of the timebrAbility to work with small components and wires to make cable connectionsbrbrEducationbrHigh school diploma or equivalent work experiencebrbrCertifications and/or LicensesbrValid driver's license with satisfactory driving record within Company required standardsbrbrPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSbrSkills/Abilities and KnowledgebrBasic understanding of HFC networksbrBasic understanding of RF, AC, DCbrBasic understanding of customer premise networkbrExperience with splicing coax cablebrKnowledge of company products and servicesbrBroadband industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCRI, SCTE)brbrRelated Work ExperiencebrTelecommunications Installation/ServicebrCoax and/or fiber network installation and maintenancebrbrbrWORKING CONDITIONSbrWork outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or nightbrWork performed near power lines and electricitybrWork performed at various heights above ground on telephone/power polesbrWork and travel in inclement weatherbrExposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, r

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