Senior Broadband Network Technician & Field Lead

Vyve Broadband; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Wellness Rewards

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Legal assistance

Telemedicine & virtual counseling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician IV–V to lead maintenance, optimization, and repair of the HFC network across neighborhoods. You’ll diagnose complex field issues, guide junior technicians, and drive outages to resolution while keeping safe and compliant with FCC standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and proactive network health, with opportunities for growth and training in advanced cables and signal systems.

Qualifications

• BT IV certification or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ months as 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

BT IV certification

Broadband Technician III experience

Coax and fiber splice

Signal meters and OTDRs

HFC and IP networks

Reading system maps/schematics

Outdoor work & on-call

Tools

Signal meters

Spectrum analyzers

OTDRs

Volt-ohm meters

Leak detectors

Job description

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician IV–V to lead maintenance, optimization, and repair of the HFC network across neighborhoods. You’ll diagnose complex field issues, guide junior technicians, and drive outages to resolution while keeping safe and compliant with FCC standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and proactive network health, with opportunities for growth and training in advanced cables and signal systems.