How to hire a broadband technician

How to hire a broadband technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step broadband technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a broadband technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new broadband technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a broadband technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a broadband technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a broadband technician that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of broadband technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Broadband Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Broadband Technician	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$15-25
   Cable Installer	A cable installer installs and maintains telecommunication systems and equipment such as telephone lines, cable television, or internet services at homes or commercial areas. In some companies, a cable installer may also handle complaints and concerns, conduct inspections, troubleshoot problems, and fix or replace components when necessary... Show more	$16-23
   Tower Climber	Tower Climbers are professionals who are responsible for performing comprehensive installations, inspections, and maintenance on cell towers, self-supporting towers, and other tower transmitter systems. These climbers are required to complete tower safety courses so that they can climb communication towers to assist crews in repairing and inspecting communication boxes... Show more	$13-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Broadband
   • Work Ethic
   • TV
   • Ladders
   • Electronic Devices
   • OSHA
   • Test Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Service Changes
   • Crawl Spaces
   • External Customer Service
   • Telecommunication
   • PC
   • RF

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications installation and repair for hospital Nortel network.
   • Audit cable lines and be in accordance to OSHA standards.
   • Respond to repair service calls to troubleshoot and resolve installation issues.
   • Install and configure communications racks with assort patch panels, routers, radios, and power assemblages.
   • Design homes and businesses up to 700 RF connections and 200 Ethernet connections plus large scale 80211 (Wi-Fi).
   • Work with coax and ethernet phone lines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your broadband technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A broadband technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, broadband technicians' average salary in minnesota is 51% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level broadband technicians 38% less than senior-level broadband technicians.
   • Certifications. A broadband technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a broadband technician's salary.

   Average broadband technician salary

   $41,187yearly

   $19.80 hourly rate

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   Entry-level broadband technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a broadband technician job description

   A good broadband technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a broadband technician job description:

   Broadband technician job description example

   Eagle, Vyve and Northland are leading broadband Internet providers serving largely non-urban communities in 16 states. A technology leader in the cable and broadband sectors, Vyve Broadband offers an extensive range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers. Residential services include high-speed Internet with speeds up to Vyve Gig, all- digital, high-definition video and fully featured digital voice. Vyve Business Services provides optical Ethernet, PRI and hosted voice services to the business community. Together, Eagle, Vyve and Northland serve areas of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

   Are you a person:

   • Looking for a career, not just a job?
   • Looking for a career with a clear path for promotion and advancement?
   • Who wants to advance quickly in your career at your own pace?
   • Who is curious and likes learning new things?
   • Who likes helping people solve problems?
   • Who enjoys working with technology?
   • Who enjoys working independently?
   • Who enjoys working outdoors?

   We are looking for people who:

   • Are ambitious and want to grow and advance in their career.
   • Have a passion for learning
   • Have good interpersonal and verbal skills
   • Are organized and able to prioritize
   • Have good judgment
   • Are logical thinkers
   • Present a professional image
   • Are dependable
   • Are safe courteous drivers with a good driving record
   • Are high school graduates or equivalent
   • Can lift ladders weighing up to 75 pounds

   We will train you to:

   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and repair internet service in homes and businesses.
   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and repair Wi-Fi equipment and networks in homes and businesses.
   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and repair digital video equipment and networks in homes and businesses.
   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and repair digital voice equipment and networks in homes and businesses.
   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and repair the components of fiber optic cable networks outdoors and in homes and businesses.
   • Install, configure, test, troubleshoot and repair the components of coaxial cable networks outdoors and in homes and businesses

   We proudly offer:

   • Fun and friendly work environment
   • A culture that that encourages growth
   • Career with a future
   • Paid training
   • Great benefits package
   • Complimentary cable for employees who live within our service area

   Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reserve or National Guard status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right broadband technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your broadband technician job on Zippia to find and recruit broadband technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with broadband technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new broadband technician

   Once you've found the broadband technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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