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Cox Business, Service Assurance Technician II

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Cox Communications is searching for a Cox Business Service Assurance Technician II. This role provides technical support and problem resolution for Cox Business Enterprise customers in regard to voice, video and data.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

  • Performs scheduled maintenance of electronics on customer premises including battery routines, fan filter replacement, jumper management, and housekeeping at remote cabinets.
  • Checks voltages, verifies the rectify producing alarms, and performs general quality control checks.
  • Updates maintenance logs, network documentation, records and other information to ensure compliance with Cox and industry standards.
  • Works with vendors to ensure equipment is installed and operating properly.
  • Service Assurance
  • Diagnoses and resolves customer technical support issues in a timely, professional and courteous manner.
  • Performs both internal and external escalation on all hardware and software failures, circuit troubles and all optical multiplexers related outages to comply with Cox standards and provides feedback to vendors on network equipment issues.
  • Troubleshoots network hardware to isolate and determine solutions for a range of communication equipment or service failures using test equipment and monitoring or diagnostic tools.
  • Uses trouble ticket application (Remedy) as necessary to log and track customer related issues.
  • Works with NTOC, Fiber Construction, RF Headend technicians, Switch technicians and Test Desk technicians to identify and resolve network or Customer Premises Equipment problems affecting voice, video and data services.
  • Uses provided tools remotely to troubleshoot, diagnose and document system failures (JDSU test equipment, OSA, OTDR, Light meter) and vendor specific technology management tools.
  • Performs software updates to optical multiplexers and IP solutions according to engineering specifications.
  • Supports all service issues for data, video, telephony or transport services including Cox installed customer premise equipment.
  • Refers issues that require dispatched maintenance technicians to the appropriate department within the market.
  • Coordinates with Network Operations, Engineering and more senior technicians for new circuit turn-ups and to restore circuit outages.
  • Assists with other tasks as needed or as assigned to improve the delivery of service to customers.
  • Documents problems and solutions, completes reports and service orders using Granite database.
  • Resolves questions/concerns effectively and efficiently through the use of active listening and personalized techniques based on the customer's needs.
  • Takes care of Cox Business customers' needs, questions, or technical problems while at the same time educating and promoting Cox services to improve customer retention.
  • Maintains current knowledge and uses all appropriate processes and procedures for all related systems/applications.
  • Works with vendors to ensure equipment is installed and operating properly.
  • Ensures quality of processes, programs and customer satisfaction.
  • Drives company vehicle between office, warehouse and work site; maintains vehicle and other equipment per service requirement and safety guidelines; operates company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner and in accordance with all laws and company policies.
  • Plans daily route, requisitions equipment and supplies and stocks vehicle.
  • Complies with all safety procedures and policies.


Minimum:

  • High School Diploma/GED with 5 years' experience or any level degree or certification beyond HS diploma/GED + 3 years' experience related experience
  • 2 years of experience working with IP, Ethernet, SONET, DWDM, DOCSIS, Video and telephone technologies.
  • 2 years of experience specifically in provisioning and troubleshooting layer II & III networks for commercial customers
  • Demonstrated knowledge of performance testing and test equipment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with team throughout the organization.
  • Valid local State Driver's License and driving record that meets Cox standards
  • Candidate will have to perform On call on a rotational basis
  • Must be customer facing and grooming standards and physical appearance
    is a must.
  • Must be a self-starter.
  • Work mandates that nights and weekends and holidays are expected.
  • Work shifts can and will change depending on the work that is
    required, will include night shifts for an undetermined length of
    time.
  • Must be well organized.
  • Must be able to operate different types of hand tools and test
    equipment.


Preferred:

  • AA/AS degree or Technical Certification in related discipline desired (Technical Operations)
  • Experience in telecommunications industry desired.
  • Cisco certifications: CCNA, CCNP


About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What are Cox Enterprises Perks + Benefits

Cox Enterprises Benefits Overview

We want our employees living their best lives. That means different things to different people, so we’ve curated benefits that reflect myriad needs and pursuits. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive healthcare or want to further your education, eager for adoption service support or a solid 401(K), Cox has all this, and much, much more awaiting you.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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