Broadband Maintenance Technician

Vyve Broadband; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Company-provided vehicle and tools

Company vehicle, tools, PPE, and PPE

Uniforms

Job summary

A leading broadband provider in California is seeking a Broadband Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair the HFC network. The ideal candidate has experience with coax and fiber optics, proficiency with signal meters, and a BT IV certification. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 6+ months as a Broadband Technician III or equivalent field network experience.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and during on-call rotations.
• Ability to splice coax and fiber optic cable.
• Proficiency with signal meters, spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, volt-ohm meters, and leak detectors.
• Strong understanding of HFC and IP networks.
• Experience reading and interpreting system maps and schematics.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather, on ladders, in confined spaces, and during on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of HFC network.
• Monitor and mitigate signal leakage to ensure compliance.
• Lead and mentor lower-tier technicians.
• Maintain documentation and perform scheduled maintenance on standby power supplies.
• Lead or mentor lower-tier technicians on field best practices and customer service.
• Support outage restoration efforts with clear communications to teams and dispatch.
• Maintain and safely operate a company vehicle and equipment.
• Record and submit job logs and documentation using mobile devices or work order systems.

Skills

Proficiency with signal meters

Ability to splice coax and fiber optic cable

Strong understanding of HFC and IP networks

Experience reading and interpreting system maps

HFC & IP networks

Reading maps & schematics

Outdoor work / on-call readiness

Education

BT IV certification or equivalent work experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

OTDRs

Volt-ohm meters

Leak detectors

Leak detectors

Job description

Overview

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Keep our communities connected

You’ll be the front line of uptime solving challenges others can’t, in an environment that values your expertise and rewards your commitment with tools, training, and a clear path to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of the hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) network, including RF, AC, DC, and optical systems.
• Optimize network performance through node balancing, alignment, and signal calibration.
• Monitor and mitigate signal leakage; ensure full compliance with FCC and local regulations.
• Maintain documentation and perform scheduled maintenance on standby power supplies.
• Lead or mentor lower-tier technicians (BT I–III) on field best practices and customer service.
• Support outage restoration efforts with clear communications to teams and dispatch.
• Maintain and safely operate a company vehicle and equipment.
• Record and submit job logs and documentation using mobile devices or work order systems.

What You Bring

• BT IV certification or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ months as a Broadband Technician III or equivalent field network experience.
• Ability to splice coax and fiber optic cable.
• Proficiency with signal meters, spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, volt-ohm meters, and leak detectors.
• Strong understanding of HFC and IP networks.
• Experience reading and interpreting system maps and schematics.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather, on ladders, in confined spaces, and during on-call rotations.

Physical & Work Conditions

• Comfortable working at heights on poles or ladders (up to 32 feet).
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and carry tools and ladders across various terrain.
• Occasional night and weekend work during outages or maintenance windows.
• Work in attics, crawl spaces, and near power lines as needed.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and certification level.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Courtesy broadband service (free or discounted internet, TV, and voice where available).
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and wellness resources.
• Company-provided vehicle, tools, test equipment, PPE, and uniforms.

Growth & Opportunity

• We proudly promote from within. Whether you’re pursuing advanced certifications, mentoring other techs, or exploring supervisor or network operations roles, we’ll support your growth.
• Additional training and certification support available (SCTE, NCTI).

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your resume. If you meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out within 5 business days to schedule next steps. We move quickly and so does our network.

Equal Opportunity

Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status.

Senioriy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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