How to hire a field installation technician

How to hire a field installation technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field installation 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 field installation technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new field installation technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the field installation technician you need to hire. Certain field installation technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A field installation technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, field installation technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of field installation technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Field Installation Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Installation Technician	Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented.	$14-25
   Laboratory Analyst	A Laboratory Analyst helps conduct experiments, run laboratory tests, and analyze results. They compile and record data for the documentation needed for testing and report preparation.	$14-29
   Environmental Services Supervisor	Environmental services supervisors direct and administer a healthcare facility's housekeeping program to maintain sanitation and occupational health. They help departments in charge of the cleanup, sanitation, pest control, housekeeping, and laundry... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Ladders
   • RF
   • PC
   • Hand Tools
   • Technical Support
   • Test Equipment
   • HVAC
   • A/V
   • Broadband
   • Security Systems
   • Asphalt
   • Remedy

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   Responsibilities:

   • Install, manage, and troubleshoot CAT3, CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic infrastructures throughout the greater Tulsa area.
   • Connect Cisco routers, switches, rack mount, and T1 connection.
   • Configure and support a variety of switches and routers including Cisco 2600 and 1700 routers.
   • Used various types of electrical and hand tools, meters, ladders, harnesses and other miscellaneous equipment.
   • Utilize GPS software to initialize the cell site.
   • Install and repair HVAC systems, as well as maintaining them.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your field installation technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A field installation technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, field installation technicians' average salary in tennessee is 33% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level field installation technicians earn 43% less than senior-level field installation technicians.
   • Certifications. A field installation technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a field installation technician's salary.

   Average field installation technician salary

   $40,685yearly

   $19.56 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field installation technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a field installation technician job description

   A good field installation 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 field installation technician job description:

   Field installation technician job description example

   Field Technician's duties are to install and maintain all Alaska Communications services, facilities, and products in assigned work areas, remote and non-remote. This is including but is not limited to terrestrial (buried and aerial) Copper and Fiber Optic Plant, Wireless and Microwave towers, facilities such as Remote nodes, Access Points and cross-connects.
   
   Field Technician examples of Job Duties - Field Services I&R
   
   Complete service orders, repair orders, capital work orders, and maintenance work.
   
   Complete Line Station Transfers and cuts.
   
   Install and qualify data cabling to the current specifications.
   
   Installs all business and residential station wiring and establishes the demarcation point.
   
   Makes preventive maintenance inspections to determine potential deterioration in service.
   
   Installs aerial and underground drops and does underground drop location. Splices to plant as required.
   
   Corrects deficiencies in wiring by splicing or replacing to include distribution, house cables, station wiring, or underground, as well as aerial drops.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   Must have a high school diploma and must possess and maintain a driver’s license. Four (4) years training in a relevant telephone apprentice program or equivalent experience leading to journeyman level performance in this specialty, with two (2) years experience in the skills and work this position will typically perform. Ability to operate necessary equipment. To read and interpret schematics and diagrams. Ability to climb and perform work functions on poles and to differentiate colors.
   
   Certifications and Licenses Required
   
   As listed below, some levels may require you to possess and maintain an Alaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, as well as a valid Certificate of Medical Examination (Medical Card), and pass a Drug and Alcohol Background check.
   
   CDL:
   Linemen/Splicers
   
   Med Card:
   Wireless
   I&R/Field Services
   Bush Technicians
   Facility Techs
   Inspectors

   Additional Job Requirements

   External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and either a DOT or non-DOT drug test, depending on the position.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right field installation technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with field installation technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit field installation technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit field installation technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 field installation technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect field installation technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new field installation technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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