Broadband Specialist I

About the role

Mediacom Communications is a coast-to-coast provider with operations in 22 states, aiming to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. This role involves new installations of cable television and broadband services, driving a company van, and representing Mediacom in customer homes.

Responsibilities

• Make customer drop installations (exterior and interior)
• Complete from tap to antenna terminals on customer equipment
• Perform new connects, reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects
• Add outlets; install and/or remove converters
• Install and/or remove converters
• Perform upgrades and downgrades of service
• Analyze picture quality and judge acceptability of picture delivered
• Work with connectors, fasteners and wire and use hand tools
• Use customary CATV hand and power tools in performance of job duties
• Complete appropriate paperwork functions as prescribed by system management
• Read signal levels through use of field strength meter
• Add and subtract levels in installation problems
• Install connectors on different types of drop cable
• Maintain proper clearances
• Install tap-off devices
• Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed
• Lift and carry loads up to 100 lbs. (including line ladder)
• Work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces
• Properly use, store and maintain a VOM or DMM to check for “open” or “short” online as well as AC and DC voltages
• Read general drop system layouts from blueprints
• Inform customers of FCC Rules and Company policies as they pertain to customers
• Drive company vehicles in performance of job duties
• Use bucket truck
• Perform proper vehicle upkeep and maintenance
• Generate additional company revenue through effective sales techniques and by offering information about product options, sales campaigns, and promotions
• Perform other duties such as clean-up and salvage of wrecked out materials
• Provide general assistance to other employees as directed
• Perform installations and changes of service, while adhering to: applicable codes, requirements, guidelines, company procedures and safe work practices in order to provide an outstanding customer experience

Requirements

• No experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license required: satisfactory driving record required
• General level of mechanical and consumer devices knowledge
• Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co-workers
• Ability to work in high or tight spaces
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and at various heights
• Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools
• Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools

Company Benefits

• Company provided vehicle and gas card
• Paid on the job training and opportunity to promote quickly
• Company provided tools, tablet, and phone
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off
• 401K with generous company match
• Performance bonus potential
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available
• In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees
• Company provided uniforms and boots
• Employee Wellness Program

Pay

The salary range for this position is $15.25 - $16.25 an hour. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses.

Schedule

Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.