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Broadband Cable Specialist- Gulf Shores

Mediacom Communications

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Compensation
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Location
Gulf Shores, AL
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Broadband Specialist I focuses primarily on installing cable television and broadband services. The role involves driving a company van, entering customer homes, and representing Mediacom to customers. The specialist also performs service changes, outlet installations, disconnections, payment collection, and other installation-related requests. The position includes paid on-the-job training and a benefits package.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cable InstallationCATV ToolsSignal MeasurementPicture Quality Analysis

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 mission of 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;

How this job compares

Set against the 1,728 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$61–90K/yr152 salary ranges
  • US median$23–34/hr733 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Field Technician jobs in Alabama and 1,728 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (919 postings).
Education
71 of the 1,728 open Field Technician jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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