Coax Splicer

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Position requires nationwide travel so candidate can be located anywhere within the U.S. Current project location is in Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas.

Why CCI? CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned solution provider specializing in telecommunications, comprehensive network assessments, industry-leading engineering, drafting and design services, and 24 / 7 support services. Come join our team of engineers and experts that guide our customers toward the right choices to future-proof their network for years to come. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We value our employees’ hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!

Our mission is to make life better by innovating tomorrow’s communication solutions today.

We are seeking Coax Splicers who are responsible for maintaining and repairing Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) systems. Duties include coax cable splicing, system installation and activation, troubleshooting signal issues, and performing preventative maintenance. The role involves balancing forward and return paths using test equipment, maintaining plant infrastructure, and ensuring optimal network performance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret schematics and design drawings to perform splicing, activation, and testing of HFC outside plant infrastructure for both new construction and legacy systems.
• Upgrade hardware and infrastructure, including comprehensive plant documentation and installation of HFC active and passive components such as nodes, amplifiers, line extenders, taps, splitters, and power supplies. Accurately document detailed field notes, operate a bucket truck, access network enclosures and nodes, and utilize various testing equipment for system verification.
• Responsibilities are distributed across hardline coaxial splicing, system sweeping, and network activation activities.
• Install fiber optic enclosures, nodes, and related equipment as necessary.
• Work with customers, subcontractors, and other team members in the field to define, collect, and determine information from customers and customer facilities for project requirements.
• Conduct DOCSIS 3.1 testing and evaluations, perform targeted system sweeps, accurately document findings, and compile system data to generate comprehensive technical reports.
• Diagnose and resolve plant-related issues to mitigate upstream noise and forward path impairments within the cable system. Utilize standard outside plant (OSP) tools, including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs), light meters, and signal strength meters, to ensure optimal system performance.
• Ability to understand and calculate system Radio Frequency (RF) signals to quickly make necessary adjustments to resolve issues and report accurate information to project supervisors.
• Understanding the project's Statement of Work (SOW) and escalation process for deviations.
• Report accurate daily project updates for productivity tracking and project billing.
• Define, develop, and share technical knowledge and stay current on technical advancements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Shift is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. and / or 11 : 00 p.m. to 7 : 00 a.m. CST but must be able to work outside normal business hours when required for system maintenance and subscriber outages.

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