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Position:Broadband Specialist I

Who we are:

Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the missionof bridging the digital divide between Americas major cities and Americas smaller regions. The services we offerfaster, more reliable internet service; expanded, free digital and HD TV choices; and superior technology in home security and phone serviceare a direct result of our powerful culture of growth and innovation.\ \ As we continue to grow, so do our career opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve. To achieve this, Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner with us in meeting these challenges and realizing what we can imagine. Take that next step toward your future and join our growing team!

Position Overview:

As a Broadband Specialist I (Field Technician), you will be primarily focused on new installations of our cable television and broadband services. Youll drive a company van, go into customer homes, and represent Mediacom every day to our customers. Youll also learn and perform a variety of duties including installation, changes of service, additional outlet installation, disconnection of service, payment collection, and any special requests customers may have regarding installation.

Company Benefits:

Along with that rewarding feeling, youll 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:

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!

Pay increases through self-guided training!

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!

Position Responsibilities:

Make customer drop installations (exterior and interior) complete

from tap to antenna terminals on customer equipment in both single and multiple unit dwellings, including pre-wired units.

Perform new connects, reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects;

add outlets; install and/or remove converters; perform upgrades and downgrades of service.

Analyze picture quality and judges acceptability of picture

delivered following installation of cable service.

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.

Position Require

Mediacom Communications Corporation

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