Description

TAK is one of the largest and fastest growing communications, broadband, and technology service companies in America. We strive daily to provide the best customer experience, delivering on our mission of BEING OUR CUSTOMER’S HERO, EVERY DAY.

With our continued growth, we are looking for a Coax Cable Splicer to join our team in the Kansas City, KS area.

Why TAK?

• Full Time
• Paid Weekly
• Paid Training!
• Company provided Vehicle, Phone, Tools & Work Attire
• Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• 25K Company Paid Life Insurance
• Independent Work & Team Collaboration
• Career Development & Advancement Opportunities!

The Role

• Strive to provide the best customer experience every day
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets for required tasks and sequence
• Read and understand site plans, maps, diagrams, designs, and prints needed to support assigned projects
• Repair and splice new lines as needed to complete testing and certification
• Place and install required coax cable as needed
• Installs all passive and active devices, pedestals, vaults and coax splice cases required to house CATV equipment to meet customer requirements
• Test Coax-RF lines
• Pull Coax through existing duct package, pulling cable through conduit manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines
• Optimizes new nodes and splices in node splits to reduce capacity
• Utilizes RF Meters and TDR accurately
• Safely utilizes bucket trucks or climbs utility poles to place cables on poles per system design
• Complete all production sheets, verify proper levels after activation, and adjusts and troubleshoots as necessary to close assigned projects
• Complete all projects with safety as the #1 priority, ensuring compliance with internal safety standards and all governmental orders
• Work in a variety of environments; indoors, outdoors, tight spaces, elevated
• Navigate a variety of terrains managing tools and equipment

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
• Proficiency in new build, coax and pole transfers
• Ability to use signal level meter, volt-ohm meter, AC clamp meter television test set, spectrum analyzer basic time domain reflectometer and system maps sweep gear
• Ability to travel daily and open to a variety of schedules
• Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn and operate testing equipment and software/programs
• Ability to utilize hand tools, identify wire size/color and accurately utilize measuring devices
• Ability to carry, climb, operate, and work upon an extension ladder (approximately 28 feet high and 75 pounds)
• Ability to complete tasks with small components and wires
• Ability to complete work outdoors, in tight spaces and elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, and working while standing up to 70% of the time
• Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains, managing equipment, safety equipment and tools
• A body weight of no more than 275 pounds to perform ladder work safely. **Safety is our #1 Priority. If personal safety is not compromised, an accommodation may be available based on previous ladder experience in a similar role.**

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.