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Job Details

CompanyMediacom Communications Corporation
Job TitleBroadband System Technician
StatusFull Time
Wages/SalaryN/A (Depends on Experience/Education)
Posting DateOct 26th, 2009
Posting ExpiresNov 16th, 2009
Education LevelAA or AS

Application Information

Phone507-837-4893
Fax--
Emailbbaedke@mediacomcc.com
Address746 22nd Avenue S
CityBrookings
StateSD - SOUTH DAKOTA
Zip57006
Method of ApplicationOnline

Benefits

Full Benefit Package
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leave

Description

MEDIACOM, a leading provider of cable and telecommunications services, has an excellent career opportunity for a qualified, self-motivated individual who wants to join the fastest growing cable telecommunications operations in the U.S. We are currently seeking candidates for the following position based out of our Brookings, SD operation.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs field technical work. Responsible for routine maintenance and repair of CATV distribution system and HSD system and for turn-on of new distribution system. Maintenance and troubleshoot the trunk system due to equipment and/or power failure.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Performs any and all duties of personnel in Installer, Advanced Installer and Service Technician descriptions (with respect to both CATV and HSD services). • Sets trunk levels, sets-up and changes out trunk amplifiers, calculates signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines. • Installs electronics and makes power connections. • Properly uses, stores and maintains all test equipment used in system. • Conducts system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, summation sweep, chart recording, return loss bridge, including monthly, semi-annual and annual tests. • Assumes full responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of the coaxial and fiber distribution system. Prepares estimates for projects, providing bill of materials. • Assists and effects interface for required revisions to strand and design maps. • Manipulates connectors, fasteners and wire and uses hand tools. • Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lifts and carries loads up to 70lbs (including 28 ft ladder); uses bucket truck when required (after receiving certification). Works within limited confines, such as crawl spaces. • On Call duty will be required. • Other functions that may be assigned. • 5+ years in a field technical position. • Valid driver’s license; satisfactory driving record. • Knowledge of client/server architectures, bridges, local area networks, wide area networks, and IP networks are highly desired.

At MEDIACOM, we understand how valuable our employees are to the success of our business. We are proud to reward them with a competitive wage and excellent benefit package, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Matching 401k Plan, Employee Stock Purchase, and discounted services.


Visit our Website www.mediacomcable.com

Mediacom is an Equal Opportunity Employer