Maintenance Technician 3

Maintenance Technician 3

Location: Norwalk, CT, US, 06851 Brand: Optimum Requisition #: 11735 Are you looking to optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities. If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, Maintenance Tech III repairs and maintains the fiber and coaxial transport and distribution cable services including residential and business video, data, telephone, and security. As needed supports repair and maintenance of headend electronics and critical infrastructure equipment. Performs troubleshooting from the headend to the customer's electronic devices. Supports and mentors lower-level technicians and fulfills service and installation as needed to exceed customer needs

Responsibilities

• Fulfills demand maintenance and preventive maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing the transport, trunk, and distribution networks from the Master Telecommunication Center (headend) to customer's electronic devices
• Maintains a unity gain network
• Fulfills FCC-required network tests
• Performs all duties of Maintenance Tech I and II as necessary
• Troubleshoots and repairs the distribution network from headend to customer's electronic devices
• Maintains network integrity through preventive maintenance
• Build, troubleshoot, and repair all aspects of the FTTH & RFOG Networks
• Resolves issues at installation and on scheduled service call from customer's electronic devices to tap
• Partner with various other groups including Design, construction, ISP, NOC/ROC to resolve escalated issues and identify areas of improvement.
• Coordinate and oversee training initiatives for new and existing team members, ensuring continuous skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance technical proficiency, customer service skills, and troubleshooting expertise.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of training materials and best practices to ensure team efficiency and operational consistency.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and provide constructive feedback to team members to foster professional growth and team cohesion.

Qualifications

Internal applicants must complete their Career Progression program to be deemed eligible. High school diploma or equivalent Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing within the state of current residence. Ability to meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification standards, including a valid medical certificate. Ability to obtain current DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card and valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) where applicable; must comply with all applicable DOT requirements Qualified to obtain all necessary licenses required by the state in which he/she is installing and/or servicing security services (if applicable). Ability to comprehend and operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g., signal level meters, ohm meters) BDS & BTS certification preferred Fiber repair and troubleshooting experience In-depth knowledge of the FTTH & RFOG Architecture, Including the Rolt, Back haul and distribution of plant. Able to utilize soft tools associated with FTTH Network, including AGORA, Netwin, Net-Q Experience working with ISP or "Hot Hands" for ISP Experience and/or knowledge of OSP Construction tasks