Experienced Coaxial Technician (Coax Splicer)

NOW HIRING :  ​​​​​​Coaxial Technician (Install/Service) – Albuquerque, NM
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Company: Great Basin Staffing LLC (GBS)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (field-based; local travel)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (W2) | Start: ASAP
Pay: $22.00 – $27.00/hr DOE + overtime potential

About the Role

Great Basin Staffing is hiring an Experienced Coaxial Technician in Albuquerque to handle residential/light commercial installs, service calls, and troubleshooting for internet, TV, and voice. You’ll work independently on daily routes, diagnose RF/signal issues, and deliver clean, customer-friendly installs.

Key Responsibilities

• Install & repair internet, TV, and phone services (drops, wall plates, CPE, set-tops).

• Diagnose signal issues and correct RF levels at tap, ground block, and CPE using a signal level meter (SLM).

• Troubleshoot modems, routers, Wi-Fi, inside wiring, splitters, fittings, and premises electronics.

• Perform new outlet runs, re-terms, re-wires; ensure proper grounding/bonding and weatherproofing.

• Outside plant interface: set/replace aerial taps at pole or pedestal; verify tap values and return path.

• Work at height: safe bucket-truck operation (where applicable) and professional ladder work (extensions up to 28’); follow ladder placement, tie-off, and fall-prevention practices.

• Complete activations/provisioning and basic account/equipment sync per MSO standards.

• Maintain inventory & truck stock ; track materials/returns accurately.

• Communicate clearly with customers/dispatch; document work with photos, readings, and closeout notes.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years recent experience as a Coax/Cable Technician (install/service).

• Strong RF fundamentals (forward/return path, tilt, MER/BER/SNR basics).

• Proficiency with SLM , leakage detection, and basic TDR/toning tools.

• Ability to read work orders, maps, and basic prints; follow MSO standards.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable MVR.

• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders and (where assigned) in a bucket , as well as in attics/crawl spaces and varied weather; lift 55+ lbs .

• Professional customer communication and neat workmanship.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• NCTI/SCTE coursework or certs; pole-climb competency; DOT medical card (or ability to obtain).

• Basic fiber familiarity (ONTs, light levels) for mixed HFC/FTTH areas.

• Bilingual (EN/ES).

Schedule & Working Conditions

• Full-time, field-based routes; some evening/weekend work for appointments and cut windows.

• Indoor/outdoor environments; frequent ladder and overhead work; moderate-to-loud noise.

Pay & Benefits (W2)

• $22.00 – $27.00/hr DOE + OT; weekly pay .

• Eligibility for benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/PTO) per company policy.

• Referral bonus: $150 for qualified hires (ask for details).

• Conversion: Temp-to-perm path with client based on performance/need.

How to Apply (Fastest)

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Equal Opportunity

Great Basin Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic. Pre-employment drug screen and background check may be required per client/site.