Position: Manager, HFC NetworksNOTE: The person in this role can office from our facility in Spencer, Mason City or Fort Dodge, IA.Travel within the Capital West Region is required. Position Overview:Responsible for all network preventive maintenance, institutional maintenance and demand maintenance of the HFC networks from Master Headend to subscriber CPE equipment ensuring compliance with all Mediacom Engineering practices and FCC rules, regulations and procedures.
Company Benefits:Along with that rewarding feeling, you'll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance!
- Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
- 401K with generous company match!
- 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!
- Employee Wellness Program!
Position Responsibilities:- Responsible for day to day engineering tasks for area including Preventive and Demand Maintenance.
- Responsible for development and roll out of fiber restoration plan.
- Provide guidance and training in the procedure to Perform System Sweeping, Alignment, Testing, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Ingress / Egress monitoring, Repair and Certification, including RF two way and leakage monitoring.
- Responsible for all transport networks and equipment installations, existing equipment upgrades and modifications between the Master Headend, hubs and hub to hub within the Region.
- Produce and maintain documentation and records for all activities and testing as required by Mediacom Policy.
- Direct the performance of annual and semi annual tests including the FCC POP tests, Annual CLI Reports and any other Mediacom required or recommended tests and measurements.
- Perform training of system personnel as needed, as well as provide direction and assistance for training of all technical associates.
- Travel required within geographical service area and on call technical availability.
- Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lifts and carries loads up to 100 lbs (including 28 ft ladder); uses bucket truck when required (after receiving certification). Works within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.
- Properly protects and defends Mediacom equipment, property, and materials against loss, theft or damage. Maintains all equipment assigned in proper working order including regular calibration, repair, adjustment, and alignment.
- Other functions that may be assigned.
Position Requirements:- High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred.
- 5-10 years in a field technical position including CATV and Project management experience.
- Valid driver's license; satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to safely climb and descend portable ladders, towers or other structures; operate aerial lift vehicles.
- Ability to lift and carry loads up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to manipulate connectors, fasteners, wire and hand tools, including but not limited to, shovels, picks, wrenches, and other general or specialized small hand tools.
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
- SCTE BCT, BCE certification or NCTI courses a plus.
Disclaimer: The salary range for this position is $ 70,000 - $98,000. 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.
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