Broadband Cable Installer- Apalachicola

Position Overview: As a Broadband Specialist I (Field Technician), you will be primarily focused on new installations of our cable television and broadband services. You'll drive a company van, go into customer homes, and represent Mediacom every day to our customers. You'll 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, you'll 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; add and subtract levels in installation problems; install connectors on different types of drop cable; maintain proper clearances; install tap-off devices. - Climb poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. - Lift and carry loads up to 100 lbs. (including line ladder); Work within limited confines, such as crawl spaces. - Properly use, store and maintain a VOM or DMM to check for open or short online as well as AC and DC voltages. - Read general drop system layouts from blueprints. - Inform customers of FCC Rules and Company policies as they pertain to customers. - Drive company vehicles in performance of job duties; use bucket truck. Perform proper vehicle upkeep and maintenance. - Generate additional company revenue through effective sales techniques and by offering information about product options, sales campaigns, and promotions. - Perform other duties such as clean-up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provide general assistance to other employees as directed. - 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: - No experience required. - High school diploma or GED equivalent required. - Valid driver's license required: satisfactory driving record required. - General level of mechanical and consumer devices knowledge - Ability to interact and communicate with customers and co-workers. - Ability to work in high or tight spaces. - Ability to work in all weathe conditions and at various heights. - Ability to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. Physical Requirements: - Physical effort represented by frequent handling of heavy objects (approx. 50-100 lbs.) and materials, or heavy hand tools. []{style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 1 "}