Mediacom Communications
Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance
Mediacom Communications, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Position: Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Telecommunications
Position Overview Perform field technical work. Primarily responsible for maintaining the HFC plant from node to tap through routine maintenance and repair of the CATV distribution system and HSD system, and turning on new distribution systems. Maintain and troubleshoot the trunk system due to equipment and/or power failure.
Company Benefits
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 flexible paid time off
401(k) with generous company match
Pay increases through self‑guided training
Performance bonus potential
Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available; reimbursement of internet/cable services in areas where services are not available
Education enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees
Company‑provided uniforms and boots
Employee wellness program
Position Responsibilities
Conduct system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, summation sweep, chart recording, return loss bridge, including monthly, semi‑annual, and annual tests; RF knowledge/troubleshooting; sweep & balance HFC plant.
Set trunk levels, set up and change out trunk amplifiers, calculate signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines.
Install electronics and make power connections; maintain power supplies.
Properly use, store, and maintain all test equipment used in the system.
Assume full responsibility for troubleshooting and repairing the coaxial and fiber distribution system.
Prepare estimates for projects, providing bill of materials.
Work with connectors, fasteners, and wire and use hand tools; splice coax & fiber.
May perform all duties of Broadband Specialist I‑V, Technical Operations descriptions.
Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap, and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lift and carry loads up to 100 lb (including line ladder); work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.
Perform other duties such as clean‑up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provide general assistance to other employees as directed.
On‑call duty may be required; other functions that may be assigned.
Perform installations and changes of service while adhering to applicable codes, requirements, guidelines, company procedures, and safe work practices to provide an outstanding customer experience.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license; satisfactory driving record required.
Minimum of 6 months as Broadband Specialist III or 5 + years of equivalent cable technician experience.
18 months tenure as a Mediacom BBS III or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of all Broadband Specialist I‑III responsibilities, basic commercial installs, business phone and service calls, and Digital Home.
Knowledge of HFC plant, installs and service calls.
Knowledge of Commercial Fiber PRI and Managed Voice installation and troubleshooting.
Advanced level of mechanical skills for splicing.
Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co‑workers.
Ability to work in high or tight spaces.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and at various heights.
Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to troubleshoot customer premise equipment and cable issues.
Physical Requirements
Strenuous – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (≈ 50–100 lb) and materials, or heavy hand tools.
Get to Know Us Mediacom Communications is known by its Mediacom brands, including Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi360Pro, Xtream Hotspots, Mediacom Bolt, Mediacom Digital Home, Mediacom Business, and OnMedia. When you join Mediacom, you are joining a powerful team of more than 4,000 individuals working together to serve more than 1.55 million customers in 22 states and connecting them to what matters most.
Our Awards Mediacom is proud to have received the following recognitions: 2025 Best Managed Companies, 2024 Best Managed Companies, 2023 Best Managed Companies, 2022 Best Managed Companies, 2021 Best Managed Companies, 2019 Best Company for Women to Work, 2017 Best Company for People of Color and Women to Work, Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR)’s 2021 Social Impact Award.
Who You Are Matters Here Mediacom Communications is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.
Disclaimer The salary range for this position is $19.00 – $27.00 an hour. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience, relevant skills and qualifications, education level, and certifications/licenses.
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Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Telecommunications
Position Overview Perform field technical work. Primarily responsible for maintaining the HFC plant from node to tap through routine maintenance and repair of the CATV distribution system and HSD system, and turning on new distribution systems. Maintain and troubleshoot the trunk system due to equipment and/or power failure.
Company Benefits
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 flexible paid time off
401(k) with generous company match
Pay increases through self‑guided training
Performance bonus potential
Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available; reimbursement of internet/cable services in areas where services are not available
Education enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees
Company‑provided uniforms and boots
Employee wellness program
Position Responsibilities
Conduct system tests such as signal/noise, signal/hum, summation sweep, chart recording, return loss bridge, including monthly, semi‑annual, and annual tests; RF knowledge/troubleshooting; sweep & balance HFC plant.
Set trunk levels, set up and change out trunk amplifiers, calculate signal level losses in cable and equipment for trunk lines and distribution lines.
Install electronics and make power connections; maintain power supplies.
Properly use, store, and maintain all test equipment used in the system.
Assume full responsibility for troubleshooting and repairing the coaxial and fiber distribution system.
Prepare estimates for projects, providing bill of materials.
Work with connectors, fasteners, and wire and use hand tools; splice coax & fiber.
May perform all duties of Broadband Specialist I‑V, Technical Operations descriptions.
Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap, and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lift and carry loads up to 100 lb (including line ladder); work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.
Perform other duties such as clean‑up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provide general assistance to other employees as directed.
On‑call duty may be required; other functions that may be assigned.
Perform installations and changes of service while adhering to applicable codes, requirements, guidelines, company procedures, and safe work practices to provide an outstanding customer experience.
Position Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license; satisfactory driving record required.
Minimum of 6 months as Broadband Specialist III or 5 + years of equivalent cable technician experience.
18 months tenure as a Mediacom BBS III or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of all Broadband Specialist I‑III responsibilities, basic commercial installs, business phone and service calls, and Digital Home.
Knowledge of HFC plant, installs and service calls.
Knowledge of Commercial Fiber PRI and Managed Voice installation and troubleshooting.
Advanced level of mechanical skills for splicing.
Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co‑workers.
Ability to work in high or tight spaces.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and at various heights.
Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to troubleshoot customer premise equipment and cable issues.
Physical Requirements
Strenuous – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (≈ 50–100 lb) and materials, or heavy hand tools.
Get to Know Us Mediacom Communications is known by its Mediacom brands, including Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi360Pro, Xtream Hotspots, Mediacom Bolt, Mediacom Digital Home, Mediacom Business, and OnMedia. When you join Mediacom, you are joining a powerful team of more than 4,000 individuals working together to serve more than 1.55 million customers in 22 states and connecting them to what matters most.
Our Awards Mediacom is proud to have received the following recognitions: 2025 Best Managed Companies, 2024 Best Managed Companies, 2023 Best Managed Companies, 2022 Best Managed Companies, 2021 Best Managed Companies, 2019 Best Company for Women to Work, 2017 Best Company for People of Color and Women to Work, Content & Connectivity Human Resources (C2HR)’s 2021 Social Impact Award.
Who You Are Matters Here Mediacom Communications is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.
Disclaimer The salary range for this position is $19.00 – $27.00 an hour. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience, relevant skills and qualifications, education level, and certifications/licenses.
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