Maintenance Technician

Our culture lifts you upthere is no ego in the way. Our common purpose We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving dynamic and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

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About Our Company

Breezeline is a dynamic innovative company providing the very best Internet TV and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We are Above And Beyonders who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers lives through connected and memorable experiences.

As the eighthlargest cable operator in the United States Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet TV Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy MA Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA).

Why Work At Breezeline

As one of the countrys fastgrowing Internet service providers Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization we believe that every persons unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.

Internal Values How we act

Were proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job they want an extraordinary life and at Breezeline we want to make that a reality.

And here is how we do it.

Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter and if you dont love what you do youre not doing it right.

Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters at work and home.

Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home too.

Total Rewards: Lets be honest everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. Weve got you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.

Career evolution: At Breezeline you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn grow and achieve your career goals!

Cuttingedge technology: Do you have a passion for technology Great we do too. At Breezeline you will get the opportunity to manage influence play create fix and reshape the industry.

Position Summary

BreezelinesMaintenance Technicianis a fully functioning higher level role that supports the growth of the system by assuring the integrity of the HFC and FTTH network testing and maintenance of all current HFC/ FTTH network and other equipment associated with plant facilities and distribution systems.The incumbent ensures the quality of the network delivering services provided to end users meets or exceeds established industry and company performance standards and is compliant with FCC requirements and protocol. He/she coordinates with all functional departments (corporate market or region as applicable) regarding the optimization of overall business efforts. Accountabilities also encompass Core technician tasks whichmayinclude; complex; / Fiber to the Home (FTTH).

Responsibilities

• Predominantly performs preventative and demand maintenance required to restore the HFC/ FTTH network to Breezeline performance specifications as related to customer impacting network impairments and/or outages.

• As business needs dictate it may perform proactive maintenance required for the HFC/ FTTH network to operate within Breezeline performance specifications.

• As business need and proficiency in role occurs incumbent will apply knowledge and skills acquired through ongoing training in the areas of Automation Network and Fiber

• Maintains and repairs equipment with the HFC/Fiber distribution system. Monitors WFX Stratusync iGlass throughout the day for information regarding changes to work schedule and/ or OneView tickets.

• Prepares for daily work assignment by requisitioning equipment and supplies fromwarehouse and stocking vehicle as needed.

• Maintains company truck and other equipment per service requirements and safetyguidelines.

• Drives a company vehicle between office and/or home warehouse and work sites in asafe and courteous manner and in accordance with all laws and company policies.

• Monitors Workforce Express System (WFX) throughout the day for informationregarding changes to work schedule and for information about current installation.

• Communicates with dispatch (viaWFX phone etc. for assistance statuson current install or new service requests.

• Consults with supervisor and other technicians for advice and assistance as needed.

• Demonstrates experience with the following: working with little supervision; managing ambiguity and autonomy; flexibility to work in an unstructured environment; dealing effectively with uncertainty and change

• Interacts with customers (internal/external) in a professional courteous manner including when respondingto escalations and repeated customer concerns.

• Ensures the quality of services provided to end users meets or exceeds established industry and company performance standards and is compliant with all national state and local laws and regulations.

• Participates in team meetings as scheduled.

• Attends jobrelated training that may include initial training refresher training product and service updates.

• Works on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and beyond regular work hours including oncall rotation due to customer or operational demands.

• Uses small hand tools power tools and test equipment.

• Works with alarms low voltage electricity and colorcoded wires.

• Complies with all safety procedures and policies

Qualifications

Minimum

• 18 years of age

• Demonstrated proficiency in Core Technician skillsets

• Basic Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read design prints

• Valid state drivers license and a good driving record

• Certifications and licenses as required by state and municipal laws

• Successfully meet (and maintain) additional background check requirements for specialized projects/services

• One year of work experience in a comparable field (e.g. related handson trade role)

• Minimum of one year of direct customer service experience

• PC and Windows software skills

• Stable work history

• Able to work required shifts and overtime (if necessary)

• Spanish proficiency desirable in some locations

• Travel as business needs dictate

Preferred

• High school degree or GED equivalent preferred; posthigh school education a plus

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to carry and use tools and equipment

• Requisite ability to drive motor vehicle

• Adequate ability to distinguish different colors of wire

• Ability to frequently bend stoop and crawl

• Requisite ability to drive commercial vehicle (DOT physical required)

• Ability to lift and carry 28ft extension ladder

• Ability to lift an 88lb power supply from floor to 42

• Occasionally sit and climb ladders/stairs: performs fine motor and pinching movements & pivots with feet and bends twists and laterally flexes back & reaches at overhead shoulder knee and floor levels stoops squats crouches kneels and crawls and press foot pedals.

• Frequently stands and walks & pushes/pulls with arms and grasps with hands & reaches at waist

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

• Ability to work in small spaces (such as crawl space and attics) to tolerate typical residential and commercial controlled work environments as well as uncontrolled weatherrelated heat and cold for extended periods of time

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical coverage (including prescription and vision plans)

• Dental coverage

• Life Insurance 1x salary at no cost to employee)

• Long and shortterm disability insurance (no cost to employee)

• Voluntary employee spousal and child life insurance

• Company recognized Holidays with additional Floating Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO) programs

• 401(k) plan eligibility (company match 50 up to 5 of eligible contributions)

• Participation in the Employee Bonus Plan

• Participation in the Cogeco Stock Purchase Plan

• Complimentary and discounted broadband services (for those in our service area)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Headspace Membership

• Opportunities for LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for select colleagues

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At Cogeco we know that different backgrounds perspectives and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine innovate and grow as a company. So we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work were doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and wellbeing of our colleagues one of our highest priorities for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

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