How to hire a field operations technician

How to hire a field operations technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your field operations technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a field operations technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a field operations 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 field operations technician that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Field Operations Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Operations Technician	Aerospace engineering and operations technicians operate and maintain equipment used in developing, testing, and producing new aircraft and spacecraft. Increasingly, these workers are using computer-based modeling and simulation tools and processes in their work.	$13-24
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   System Technician	A system technician is a professional responsible for supporting users with issues related to the computer system. System technicians conduct appropriate diagnostics on computer issues and must be able to explain technical issues to clients or team members... Show more	$12-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • DOT
   • Ladders
   • HVAC
   • Test Equipment
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Plumbing
   • Fiber Optic
   • RF
   • Hand Tools
   • Ethernet
   • Data Collection
   • AC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Attain in-depth GMP experience supporting biological manufacturing and maintenance & engineering activities.
   • Clean all equipment according to GMP procedures.
   • Decommission old servers, and build new Linux VM's.
   • Create several customize PC base utilities to augment the Unix billing system.
   • Complete documentation that are controlled and monitor by the FDA and DEA.
   • Conduct clinical trials of APC (Xirgris) and PTH (Forteo) and work with FDA during inspections.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, field operations technicians' average salary in oklahoma is 41% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level field operations technicians 43% less than senior-level field operations technicians.
   • Certifications. A field operations 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 field operations technician's salary.

   Average field operations technician salary

   $38,663yearly

   $18.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field operations technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average field operations technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Colorado	$43,986	$21
   2	Arizona	$43,514	$21
   3	Massachusetts	$43,152	$21
   4	Michigan	$42,579	$20
   5	Nevada	$40,735	$20
   6	New Mexico	$40,358	$19
   7	Minnesota	$40,271	$19
   8	Ohio	$40,173	$19
   9	Oregon	$39,971	$19
   10	New York	$39,908	$19
   11	Virginia	$39,659	$19
   12	Indiana	$39,647	$19
   13	Nebraska	$39,421	$19
   14	California	$39,059	$19
   15	Wyoming	$38,596	$19
   16	Connecticut	$38,497	$19
   17	Arkansas	$38,494	$19
   18	Missouri	$38,491	$19
   19	Texas	$37,629	$18
   20	District of Columbia	$36,703	$18

   Average field operations technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Basin Electric Power Cooperative	$51,338	$24.68	4
   2	Blue Raven Solar	$42,379	$20.37
   3	Martin Midstream GP	$42,123	$20.25
   4	Koch Industries	$42,121	$20.25	20
   5	Strata Solar	$39,657	$19.07	2
   6	Ledcor	$39,574	$19.03	14
   7	Crown Castle International	$39,538	$19.01	7
   8	Beitzel	$39,279	$18.88	3
   9	S&ME	$39,159	$18.83	11
   10	A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure	$39,053	$18.78
   11	Crusoe Energy Systems	$39,050	$18.77	6
   12	Flash	$39,050	$18.77	1
   13	Centerline Communications	$39,012	$18.76
   14	Sonny's - The CarWash Factory	$38,987	$18.74	3
   15	Hulcher Services	$38,454	$18.49	18
   16	Seneca Companies	$38,203	$18.37
   17	M&m	$38,090	$18.31
   18	Lamar Advertising	$37,875	$18.21	8
   19	Florida Power and Light	$37,473	$18.02	97
   20	Leidos	$37,002	$17.79	138

4. Writing a field operations technician job description

   A job description for a field operations technician role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a field operations technician job description:

   Field operations technician job description example

   You are a skilled Field Operations Technician who utilizes your experience to install, maintain and repair various telecommunication systems. You are looking for an opportunity to build upon your skillset in the ever-growing business “internet of things” market and develop within a large organization. You believe in building trust with all of those with whom work. You enjoy traveling while also providing a best-in-class approach to customer service.
   Apply now! Come join the Ledcor team in Montreal, QC
   
   Essential Responsibilities:
   Install, maintain, and repair various voice, data, security and VoiP communication systems and equipment Building on your customer service skills, you will ensure work orders are completed Drive to and from customer locations in a defined geographic area performing installation and repair of services on behalf of our client Utilize a laptop computer and various software applications
   
   Qualifications:
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in the primary regional languages EnglishSome knowledge or familiarity of working with Telecommunication networks or similar electrical fields.Experience working independently and a strong technical aptitude.Working with Cisco systems or like equipment manufacturers (not a requirement) Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver's license, provide a clean driver's abstract Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements, criminal background check Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid COVID-19 vaccination record (unless you have a legitimate recognized medical or religious reason for not getting vaccinated)
   
   Working Conditions:
   Company vehicle, cell phone and tools provided Home based dispatching Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
   
   Additional Information:
   Company Description
   Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.
   
   But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
   Employment Equity
   At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
   Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
   
   View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right field operations 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 operations technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit field operations 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 operations technician job on Zippia to find and recruit field operations technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting field operations technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 operations technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the field operations technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   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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