Communications Technician 4, Network Maintenance(dot)

Comcast Comcast · Media · Glade Spring, Maple St, VA

Responsible for performing routine plant maintenance, troubleshooting calls, surveys, locates, outage repair, track and repair Cumulative Leakage Index (CLI), power supply maintenance and construction maintenance in accordance with Company procedures and practices. Will be called upon to troubleshoot and resolve service failures related but not limited to Company services such as Video (analog and digital,) Comcast Digital Voice (CDV,) and Comcast High Speed Data (CHSI) inclusive of Home Networking and Home Plug.

What you'd actually do

  1. Possess ability to troubleshoot on analog and digital optics to support connectivity to the node, remote OLT/vBNG, or OLT, and channelized and non-channelized optical signals. Troubleshooting efforts may include the use of software and application-based tools.
  2. Able to isolate and resolve fiber optic signal impairments for Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) and Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) networks. Performs inspections of fiber optic equipment during the course of troubleshooting such as connectors, patch panels, optical splitters, attenuators, etc.
  3. Performs construction maintenance duties such as: splices aerial/underground coaxial cable and equipment to restore cable plant to system specification; splices and activates new coaxial plant as required; repairs and/or replace damaged aerial/underground plant; and inspects, repairs and/or replaces power supplies as necessary.
  4. Responds to damage scenarios and initiates fixes and/or communicates and arranges appropriate fix agents through collaboration with other departments such as Construction, Head End, Operations, and others to resolve complex network issues.
  5. Performs CLI ride-out and track and repair leakage, as necessary.

Skills

Required

  • Troubleshoot analog and digital optics
  • Isolate and resolve fiber optic signal impairments
  • Perform construction maintenance duties
  • Respond to damage scenarios
  • Perform CLI ride-out and track and repair leakage
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), OSHA, FCC, EPA, DOT, ANSI
  • Complete associated paperwork
  • Respond to and repair service interruptions
  • Work overtime including weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Clean, maintain and stock vehicle and equipment
  • Operate and maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment
  • Drive company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
  • Work and travel in inclement weather
  • Comply with safety procedures and requirements
  • Stand 50-70% of the time
  • Climb ladders and operate aerial lifts up to 34’ feet
  • Climb poles
  • Use basic cable test equipment
  • Work near power lines and electricity
  • Use basic cable installation tools and hand tools
  • Lift and carry loads of 70 lbs. or more
  • Manipulate connectors, fasteners, wire
  • Use hand tools
  • Close vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and differentiate colors
  • Work within manufacturer's rated weight capacity for all equipment
  • Manipulate objects such as pens, keyboard and mouse
  • Minimum of twelve months cable telecommunications, broadband, or similar experience
  • Possess a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
  • Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance
  • Apply knowledge and skills of training on the job
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
  • Work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
  • Complete required training in accordance with Company standards
  • Considered essential personnel during larger customer impacting events

Nice to have

  • CT3 Advanced and above

What the JD emphasized

  • valid drivers license
  • satisfactory driving record