Installer 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties pertaining to cable television installation in customer homes, apartments and commercial properties.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs new connects, reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects; add outlets; installs and/or removes converters; performs upgrades and downgrades of service.

2. Makes customer drop installations (exterior and interior) complete from tap to antenna terminals on customer equipment in both single and multiple unit dwellings, including pre-wired units.

3. Analyzes picture quality and judges acceptability of picture delivered following installation of cable service.

4. Sells new services to customers and attempt to upgrade existing customers; may be required to meet sales goals.

5. Climbs poles with proper equipment (safety belt, safety strap and climbers), ladders or other structures as needed. Lifts and carries loads up to 70 lbs; uses bucket truck when required. Works within limited confines, such as crawl spaces.

6. Manipulates connectors, fasteners and wire and uses hand tools.

7. Uses customary CATV hand and power tools in performance of job duties.

8. Completes appropriate paperwork functions as prescribed by system management.

9. Reads signal levels through use of field strength meter; adds and subtracts levels in installation problems; installs connectors on different types of drop cable; maintains proper clearances; installs tap-off devices.

10. Properly uses, stores and maintains a VOM or DMM to check for “open� or “short� on line as well as AC and DC voltages.

11. Reads general drop system layouts from blueprints

12. Inform customers of FCC Rules and Company policies as they pertain to customers.

13. Performs clean up and salvage of wrecked out materials; provides general assistance to other employees as directed.

14. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Some trade school training is desired.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
1. Valid drivers license; satisfactory driving record.
2. Ability to interpret and correctly fill out various work order forms.
3. Ability to communicate verbally.
4. Ability to interact with customers and co-workers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
1. Company vehicle
2. Personal computer and printer
3. Calculator
4. Telephone System
5. Copy machine
6. Fax machine
7. Various office computer supplies: computers, papers, ribbon, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

1. Ability to climb poles and towers.
2. Ability to effectively use telephone for communication.
3. Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment, up to 70 lbs.

Time Warner Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Encouraged to apply.