Senior HFC Network Technician – Outage & Lead Tech

Vyve Broadband; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Legal assistance

Telemedicine

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician IV-V in South Carolina to lead maintenance, repair, and optimization of the HFC plant. You’ll mentor junior techs, restore service during outages, and document work with mobile devices.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, climb ladders up to 32 feet, and handle RF, DC, optical systems, and signal calibration. FCC compliance and safety are essential.

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

BT IV certification

Field network experience

Coax & fiber splicing

Signal meters & OTDRs

HFC/IP networks knowledge

Maps & schematics reading

On-call rotations

Tools

Signal meters

Spectrum analyzers

OTDRs

Volt-Ohm meters

Leak detectors

Job description

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Broadband Network Technician IV-V in South Carolina to lead maintenance, repair, and optimization of the HFC plant. You’ll mentor junior techs, restore service during outages, and document work with mobile devices.

You’ll work outdoors in all weather, climb ladders up to 32 feet, and handle RF, DC, optical systems, and signal calibration. FCC compliance and safety are essential.