Broadband Technician III-Outside Plant

Optimum

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Job Summary

Under general supervision the Broadband Technician (BBT) III - OSP repairs and maintains the fiber and coaxial transport and distribution cable services including residential and business video, data, telephone, and security. As needed supports repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment. Performs troubleshooting from the headend to the customer's electronic devices. Supports and mentors lower level technicians and fulfills service and installation as needed to exceed customer needs.

Responsibilities

Provides quality internal and external customer service reflecting the Company values

Fulfills demand maintenance and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing the transport, trunk, and distribution networks from the Master Telecommunication Center (headend) to customer's electronic devices

Troubleshoots and repairs the distribution network from headend to customer's electronic devices

Has experience working in FTTx and/or RFoG networks

Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance

Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap

Installs, tests, and troubleshoots Company services including video, data, and telephone from tap to customer electronic devices

Educates customers regarding use of installed products; explains waivers, agreements, customer release forms, charges, and billing procedures

Determines customer's current service levels; inquiries about customer preferences and needs; recommends service upgrades or additional products

Uses automated routing system or plans daily route; requisitions equipment and supplies; stocks Company vehicle

Completes work orders and other documentation on paper or by mobile device

Uses small hand tools, power tools, meters, and other test equipment

Participates in on call rotation

Qualifications

Internal Field Service Technician applicants must fully complete their field service career progression program to be deemed eligible

High school diploma or equivalent

Qualified to obtain all necessary licenses required by the state in which he/she is installing and/or servicing security services (if applicable)

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Knowledge of basic electronics

Ability to comprehend and operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g., signal level meters, ohm meters)

BDS certification preferred

Home security installation experience preferred

Minimum of 6 months BBT III level experience preferred or equivalent work experience

Appropriate valid driver's license and driving record within Company standards. Ability to obtain current DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card and valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) where applicable; must comply with all applicable DOT requirements

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace