System Technician
Wideopenwest

WE ARE OFFERING A $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS! ($500 AT 90 DAYS & $500 AT 180 DAYS)

The System Technician maintains, services and repairs hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) broadband communication networks and components.

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Every person hired into a full-time position at WOW! is eligible to have real, tangible, and potentially very rewarding ownership in WOW! and its future. With the award of a one-time restricted stock grant ranging from $3,000 - $7,500 (depending on the position), when the price of WOW!'s stock increases, so does the value of your shares! Ask your recruiter for more details!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities of the System Technician are to include but are not limited to those listed below:

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  Perform all tasks and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner
• Trouble-shoot and repair problems in HFC networks
• Test, balance, align and adjust components, cables and equipment used to amplify and process signals in both directions (Downstream and return path) including system sweep.
• Perform maintenance, testing and repair on HFC network power supplies
• Splice and activate fiber optic cables, nodes, transmitters and receivers
• Assist in training activities
• Perform emergency fiber restoration
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Identify and report all incidents of non compliance (FCC, NESC, OSHA and WOW standards)
• Assure system security by following company procedures
• Provide superior customer service
• Complete all tasks to WOW! quality standards
• Represent WideOpenWest in a competent and professional manner to all customers, associates, and outside organizations
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Responsible for motor vehicle per company policy including equipment & tool inventory, vehicle security and vehicle maintenance
• Identify and repair any and all instances of signal leakage to ensure system conforms to F.C.C. Cumulative Leakage Index requirements and company standards
• Perform plant serviceability surveys
• Other duties as assigned, which may include cross functional assignments

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  Able to present technical information to a non-technical audience
• Able to work independently
• Able to accurately measure distances using tapes and other measuring devices
• Able to use assigned test equipment including but not limited to signal level meter (SLM), leakage detector, volt ohm meter, sweep receiver, underground locater and TDR
• Able to prioritize and organize assignments and responsibilities
• Able to accurately maintain records, logs, reports, work orders, etc.
• Able to operate office equipment, fax, copier, etc.
• Able to handle customer concerns and time-critical issues
• Able to read street maps and system design prints
• Able to work flexible hours as required including evenings, weekends and on-call shifts
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with a company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement