Coax Cable Splicer

Centerline•Allentown, PA

20d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Overview Job Summary: The OSP Coax Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of coaxial cable installation projects. The OSP Coax Technician will work in coordination with construction teams to guarantee that all work adheres to industry standards, safety regulations, and company-specific requirements. Candidate MUST be able to travel within the Allentown, PA region. What Will You Do Read, interpret, and analyze system/network design maps; verify built documentation; compare field findings with existing documentation and report results following company process. Install and replace HFC physical network plant components such as coax, actives, passives, power supplies, grounding systems, pedestals, riser guards, conduit, etc., according to technical specifications, and splice coax. Monitor and report signal leakages and complete repairs as required. Regularly test all HFC network components using test equipment including signal level meters, volt-ohm meters, leakage detector, Time Domain Reflector (TDR), Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR), power meter and other related test equipment. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and update records of standby power supplies according to technical specifications. Troubleshoot and repair distribution problems associated with RF, AC, and DC elements of the forward and reverse plant; report drop-related problems. Resolve system outages. Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures. Operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Clean, maintain stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment in accordance with company policies. Adhere to company, industry, local, state, and federal regulations, and standards. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Experience with telecommunications installation/service.
Experience with coax network installation and maintenance.
Must have flexibility to work night time shifts.
Work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Follow safety policies and procedures and wear personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach, and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.
Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket.
exposure to heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration, and very loud noises.
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer, and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and fax machines regularly during work.
Need to be able to lift 75 lbs to load and unload material.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
Be willing and able to fly on commercial airlines to projects as needed.
Must qualify to rent vehicles and equipment from rental companies (no record of being bared by rental companies for being the primary driver)

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and analyze system/network design maps; verify built documentation; compare field findings with existing documentation and report results following company process.
Install and replace HFC physical network plant components such as coax, actives, passives, power supplies, grounding systems, pedestals, riser guards, conduit, etc., according to technical specifications, and splice coax.
Monitor and report signal leakages and complete repairs as required.
Regularly test all HFC network components using test equipment including signal level meters, volt-ohm meters, leakage detector, Time Domain Reflector (TDR), Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR), power meter and other related test equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and update records of standby power supplies according to technical specifications.
Troubleshoot and repair distribution problems associated with RF, AC, and DC elements of the forward and reverse plant; report drop-related problems.
Resolve system outages.
Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures.
Operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Clean, maintain stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment in accordance with company policies.
Adhere to company, industry, local, state, and federal regulations, and standards.