Penta - OSP Coax Technician

Overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The OSP Coax Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of coaxial cable installation projects. The OSP Coax Technician will work in coordination with construction teams to guarantee that all work adheres to industry standards, safety regulations, and company-specific requirements.

 

Who We Are:

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading wireless, wireline networks, and critical infrastructure facilities for major wireless operators, equipment manufacturers, and developers across North America. Centerline brands, including Maicom, Maiuri Electric, Penta, PM&A, PPT, and Skyline Engineering, bring unmatched expertise to each job.  

 

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; referral bonuses; and generous PTO. Learn more about our brands and get to know #LifeAtCenterline on LinkedIn. 

 

Join our team today. Together, we're building a better network.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Read, interpret, and analyze system/network design maps; verify built documentation; compare field findings with existing documentation and report results following company process.
• Install and replace HFC physical network plant components such as coax, actives, passives, power supplies, grounding systems, pedestals, riser guards, conduit, etc., according to technical specifications, and splice coax.
• Monitor and report signal leakages and complete repairs as required.
• Regularly test all HFC network components using test equipment including signal level meters, volt-ohm meters, leakage detector, Time Domain Reflector (TDR), Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR), power meter and other related test equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and update records of standby power supplies according to technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair distribution problems associated with RF, AC, and DC elements of the forward and reverse plant; report drop-related problems.
• Resolve system outages.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Clean, maintain stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Adhere to company, industry, local, state, and federal regulations, and standards.
• Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

• Experience with telecommunications installation/service.
• Experience with coax network installation and maintenance.
• Must have flexibility to work night time shifts.
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and wear personal protective equipment for the job in a safe manner.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach, and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket. Environmental conditions: exposure to heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration, and very loud noises. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer, and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and fax machines regularly during work. Work is performed in and out of an office environment.  Need to be able to lift 75 lbs to load and unload material.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time non-exempt position.
• Days of work are Monday through Friday and hours are 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Evenings only.

Travel:

• Travel exceeding 50%+
• Travel to other markets as needed (work is planned to begin in Upstate New York and will be in the Tri-State area going forward, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the company insurance policy.
• Be willing and able to fly on commercial airlines to projects as needed.
• Must qualify to rent vehicles and equipment from rental companies (no record of being bared by rental companies for being the primary driver) 

Expected Compensation:

The pay range for this position in New York is $22-$35 per hour including medical, vision, dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, and stock options available for eligible employees. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience (in addition to medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered). This information is provided per the Pay Transparency Law. Base pay information is based on the market location.

 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME