
Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance - Santa Rosa Beach
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Mediacom Communications Corporation seeks a Broadband Specialist IV, Maintenance to maintain and repair HFC and high-speed data distribution systems, troubleshoot trunk-system failures, and turn on new distribution systems. The role includes testing and balancing plant systems, installing and maintaining electronics and power supplies, and repairing coaxial and fiber distribution. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and specified prior Broadband Specialist or cable technician experience.
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Perform field technical work. Primarily responsible for maintaining the HFC plant from node to tap through routine maintenance and repair of CATV distribution system and HSD system and for turn-on of new distribution system. Maintenance and troubleshoot the trunk system due to equipment and/or power failure. 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: - 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 and 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 system. - Assume full responsibility for troubleshooting and repair of the coaxial and fiber distribution system. - Prepare estimates for projects, providing bill of materials. - Work with connectors, fasteners and wire and uses hand tools; splices coax and 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 100lbs (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 in order to provide an outstanding customer experience. Position Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred. Valid drivers license; satisfactory driving record required. Required - Minimum of 6 months time spent as Broadband Specialist III or 5+ years 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 along with Digital Home. Knowledge of HFC plant, installs and service calls. Knowledge of Commercial Fiber PRI and Managed Voice installation and trouble shooting. Advanced level of mechanical skills for splicing. Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co-workers. []{style="color: "}
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Set against the 1,730 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$61–90K/yr152 salary ranges
- Florida median$20–25/hr23 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 81 open Field Technician jobs in Florida and 1,730 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Southern Company8 open
- MasTec Advanced Technologies5 open
- Mediacom Communications (this employer)5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (919 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 878 of the 1,730 open Field Technician jobs (51%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
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