Communications Technician , Network Maintenance - DOT

Communications Technician 4, Network Maintenance - DOT

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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.

• Perform construction maintenance duties such as splicing 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.
• Respond to damage scenarios and initiate fixes and/or communicate and arrange appropriate fix agents through collaboration with other departments such as Construction, Head End, Operations, and others to resolve complex network issues.
• Perform CLI ride-out and track and repair leakage, as necessary.
• Possess knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and various state and local codes including G.O. 95 and G.O. 128, (when applicable).
• Check in each job in a timely manner in order to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer's account once the work is complete. Complete associated paperwork with each work order, as required.
• Respond to and repair service interruptions during regular business hours, shift work or when "On-calls" as required. Normal work shift may include evenings and/or weekends; may include 10 hour days for 4 days a week. Must be available to work overtime including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and operate aerial lifts up to 34’ feet above ground, as determined by the system's requirements. In some instance may be required to climb poles.
• Lifts and carries loads of 70 lbs. or more.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Hanging aerial cable lines.
• Climbing ladders/climbing up utility pole heights and being ladder certified.
• Computer literacy to assist customers and to perform daily work.
• Optical fibers installation and repair.
• Coaxial cabling installation and repair.
• Basic cable test equipment usage.
• Basic cable installation tools and hand tools.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Minimum of twelve months cable telecommunications, broadband, or similar experience.

• Location:
  
  In the field and at the office at 415 Veterans Memorial, Cumming, GA.
• On-Call:
  This position has an On-Call rotation and has overtime.
• DOT:
  This position is DOT regulated and will cross state lines into SC or AL, too.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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High School Diploma / GED

7-10 Years