Senior Broadband Technician: Lead Outage & Network Optimization

Vyve Broadband; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Telemedicine counseling

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Legal assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician (BT IV–V) to lead maintenance, optimization, and repair of the HFC network, ensuring uptime for neighborhoods. You’ll diagnose field issues, mentor junior techs, and guide outages restoration while maintaining documentation.

The role requires hands-on work outdoors, with RF and optical systems, on-call rotations, and a clear growth path. You’ll work with state-of-the-art tools and stay compliant with FCC regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

HFC/IP networks understanding

Coax/fiber splicing

Field troubleshooting

Leadership/mentoring

Education

BT IV certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Signal meters

Spectrum analyzers

OTDRs

Volt-Ohm meters

Leak detectors

Job description

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician (BT IV–V) to lead maintenance, optimization, and repair of the HFC network, ensuring uptime for neighborhoods. You’ll diagnose field issues, mentor junior techs, and guide outages restoration while maintaining documentation.

The role requires hands-on work outdoors, with RF and optical systems, on-call rotations, and a clear growth path. You’ll work with state-of-the-art tools and stay compliant with FCC regulations.