Principal Broadband Maintenance Technician - Cable

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company's services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

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Job Summary:

Responsible for preventive and demand maintenance and repair of the hybrid fiber coax (HFC) or fiber to the home (FTTH) broadband network including its associated equipment in accordance with operational standards and the company's policy. This

includes maintaining or improving system performance standards.

Environmental Requirements:

Factors affecting environmental conditions will vary depending on the assigned work

area and task.

• Ability to climb ladders and/or utility poles and work in in high places

• Ability to work in small places (such as crawl spaces and attics)

• Ability to work outdoors and in extreme weather conditions and varying topographic, wet and dry locations.

• Up to 25% daily travel time may be required.

• Lifts and carries loads of 70 lbs. or more, works in confined spaces such as crawl spaces or attics, works while standing 50 -70% of the time and performs work near power lines and electricity.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Level: 10+ years of maintenance experience, Senior Master Tech Certification or equivalent industry certifications/experience.

Knowledge:

Skills: Telecommunications concepts, CATV, and coaxial transport systems, electricity and electronics. Troubleshooting skills in CATV and Telco systems using experience and test equipment. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff as well as 3rd party vendors and other utilities.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, due to a medical condition or impairment, please contact a HR Representative at 540-984-5241 or employment@emp.shentel.com. When you contact a HR Representative please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.

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Other details

• Job Family Engineering & Operations

• Job Function Incumbent Cable

• Pay Type Hourly

• Required Education High School

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