Line Technician Mayaguez

Liberty Latin America Communications, Inc.•UNAVAILABLE, PR

About The Position

As a Line Technician, you will maintain system levels according to system operating instructions; calculate amplifier output; and set, replace, diagnose, and repair distribution, line extender, trunk, and line amplifiers and power supplies in the field. The role includes maintaining and troubleshooting distribution and trunk systems, performing node installation, repair, and stabilization, and resolving digital service problems from HSD modems through distribution and optical nodes to the head-end. The position also involves field engineering and project coordination, including site assessments, equipment layout, contractor oversight, preparation of work prints, job cost estimates and bills of materials, and monitoring projects through completion. You will operate company vehicles and bucket trucks, maintain vehicle inventory, use required test equipment and personal protective equipment, and perform all work safely in accordance with applicable electrical, telecommunications, company, and OSHA standards. Availability for standby shifts, outage response—including potential 24/7 schedules after natural disasters—and reassignment based on operational needs is required.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
One to two years of proven technical experience in the CATV industry.
At least two years of service as a Service & CLI Technician.
SCTE Certification.
Good communication and positive interpersonal skills.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Knowledge of National Electrical Codes, FCC regulations, and telecommunications transportation.
Ability to perform cable connections in tight spaces involving bending, reaching, and twisting.
Ability to operate appropriate computers and test equipment associated with the position, such as signal-level meters and ohm meters.
Knowledge of electrical and electronics principles.
Good analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Proven knowledge of telecommunications, especially cable, telephone, and Internet.
Knowledge of business accounts equipment.
Knowledge of return activation and maintenance.
Valid Category 5 driver’s license.
Valid electronic and electrical certification.
Ability to climb poles, ladders, towers, and other structures as needed and lift and carry loads of up to 150 pounds using appropriate equipment.
Assessment, background check, and drug test are required for a successful candidate.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain system levels according to system operating instructions; calculate amplifier output; and set up or replace distribution, line extender, and trunk amplifiers.
Diagnose and replace power supplies and line amplifiers in the field as needed.
Use, store, and maintain test equipment, including VOM, DMM, system and bench sweep equipment, return loss bridges, spectrum analyzers, waveform monitors, signal-level meters, and other equipment used in the systems.
Set trunk levels; configure and replace trunk amplifiers; and calculate signal-level losses in cable and equipment for trunk and distribution lines, including fiber-optic cables.
Install, repair, and stabilize nodes daily.
Install electronics; connect power supplies; and balance and test battery loads and standby power-supply operations.
Conduct system tests, including signal/noise, signal/hum, summation, sweep, chart recording, and return loss bridge tests, including monthly, semi-annual, and annual tests.
Take full responsibility for troubleshooting and repairing the distribution and trunk system.
Work with and oversee contractors; prepare detailed work prints, job cost estimates, and bills of materials for aerial and underground projects; monitor contractor progress; and process contractor invoices to ensure company specifications are met.
Assist with and implement required revisions to strand and design maps.
Perform field engineering, including site assessment, layout detailing, and resolution of proposed locations for electronics equipment such as nodes, power supplies, taps, and amplifiers.
Resolve digital problems from HSD modems through distribution, front line, and optical nodes to the head-end; troubleshoot power supplies as needed.
Perform temporizations of feeder and trunk cable.
Safely operate tools and equipment, including OTDR, fusion splicer, power meter, light and traffic meter, ladders, truck-mounted aerial lifts, and assorted hand tools.
Operate bucket trucks in compliance with company safety procedures and use company-provided personal protective equipment.
Perform all work safely to protect coworkers, customers, the public, and the employee, following the National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and OSHA regulations.
Drive company vehicles daily and maintain an accurate inventory of vehicle stock.
Demonstrate and ensure compliance with the Customer 1st Philosophy, Liberty Latin America Code of Conduct, and Liberty safety standards and procedures.
Perform other functions that may be assigned.
Be available for standby shifts and assist with system outages after natural disasters, such as hurricanes, on 24/7 schedules if needed.
Be available for relocation between work areas due to operational needs.