Network Operator

Position:
Network Operator

Since 1995, Mediacom Communications has become a coast-to-coast presence with operations in 22 states and a team exceeding 4,000 people with the mission of bridging the digital divide between America’s major cities and America’s smaller regions. The services we offer—faster, more reliable internet service; expanded, free digital and HD TV choices; and superior technology in home security and phone service—are a direct result of our powerful culture of growth and innovation.

As we continue to grow, so do our career opportunities. We aim to be at the forefront in delivering easy-to-use, high-tech entertainment, communications, and internet products to the communities we serve. To achieve this, Mediacom Communications seeks talented professionals to partner with us in meeting these challenges and realizing what we can imagine. Take that next step toward your future and join our growing team!

Responsible for monitoring HFC network performance to identify, communicate, escalation and manage HFC outages and/or potential maintenances. Assign and prioritize Maintenance technician workload to maintain optimal plant performance. Provide support for field staff using plant monitoring and workforce management tools. Other duties include but are not limited to monitoring maintenance technicians through phone contact, email, instant messaging and the Workforce Management systems.

Along with that rewarding feeling, you’ll be given the Power to Succeed in your career while enjoying ongoing training and a generous benefits package designed to be flexible and relevant to your needs. You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

• Company Provided Equipment!
• Hybrid schedule!
• Health, vision, and dental insurance!
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!
• 401K with generous company match!
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided!
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees!
• Employee Wellness Program!

• Responsible for outage tracking, escalation, and outage identification via system monitoring tools
• Responsible for initiating communication with maintenance technicians in order to gather updates and ensure safety
• Prioritize, assign, and dispatch work for maintenance technicians via Workforce Management
• Responsible for providing maintenance technicians troubleshooting guidance through the use of system monitoring tools
• Records accurate and detailed outage/maintenance data via database
• Responsible for answering inbound calls from technicians in a timely manner and providing support to the same
• Constant monitoring of all outage detection tools such as CID, Alarm Central, Auto Outage Dashboard, and near real-time trouble call report
• Monitors system picture performance to verify that all channels are on the air and clear, reporting irregularities to proper personnel.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Business Administrations or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in telecommunications industry.
• Ability to perform routine dispatching functions such as answering telephones and using instant messenger.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking
• Demonstrated use of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Project, etc.
• Excellent planning skills with a track record of successful accomplishments.
• Previous System Tech or Service Tech experience with Mediacom.
• Ability to work required days and hours; could be second or third shift. Weekends possible.
• Knowledge of OFSC or similar tool
• Regular Attendance required.

Mediacom Communications is known by our Mediacom brands, including:
Xtream TV, Phone and Internet, Xtream Xpert, Xtream Wifi
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