Technician, Headend

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Our culture lifts you up-there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated. Time Type: Regular Job Description : About Our Company Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We Are ' Above And Beyonders' , who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers' lives through connected and memorable experiences. As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA). Why Work At Breezeline? As one of the country's fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person's unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us. Internal Values - How we act We're proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job - they want an extraordinary life - and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality . And here is how we do it. Summary Responsible for the reception, and distribution of off-air, satellite etc. programming to the Outside Plant. This includes the installation, construction, operations and repair of all equipment associated with the headend and signal distribution network. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Monitor video and audio quality of services delivered on the forward and return spectrum (analog - digital - IP). Perform daily check of RF Levels and Headend alignment. Verify video and audio levels for satellite and stereo processing equipment. Monitor Commercial Insertion equipment for performance as needed. Perform status monitoring of RF and data performance, further report and/or repair discrepancies. Responsible for ISP wiring, balancing and testing of node splits and/or node swaps due to capacity or node replacement Work with OSP Technician for node optimization and balancing of RF/light levels Responsible for all Headend/Hub locations within region Optical Transmitter and Receiver installation, connection and configuration Scoping, cleaning and testing of fiber jumpers Rack and stack of new equipment and associated cabling Perform DC power and FAP connections for equipment within rack Ability to crimp CAT6 ends with T568B wiring code Working knowledge of test equipment such as, Spectrum Analyzer, OSA, Optical Light Meter, OTDR, RF signal meter, and MPEG Analyzer Understanding of commonly used modulation schemes such as QAM, QPSK, and OFDM Understanding of CWDM and DWDM On call as required via on call rotation Night work as required to perform maintenances and cutovers Assist the supervisor with work flow, training of new Technicians, and quality assurance Perform other tasks assigned by Supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies No competency or factor selected. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong Headend, RF, IP, Optical and MPEG engineering and computer related skills necessary. Ability to solve network problems or infrastructure issues and manage performance and capacity issues is required. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to

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