How to hire a senior field technician

How to hire a senior field technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your senior field 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 senior field technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A senior field technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior field 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.

   This list presents senior field technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Senior Field Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Field 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.	$15-38
   Technician Support Team Leader	The Technician Support Team Leader is tasked with leading and training the technical support team. As a team leader, you will be required to organize scheduled staff reviews and communicate new procedures and policies with them... Show more	$30-58
   Network Operation Technician	A network operation technician is responsible for providing technical assistance with computer network issues. Network operation technicians repair and troubleshoot networks and routers, identifying the source of defects by listening to the customers and determining step-by-step guidelines for resolution... Show more	$19-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

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   • Configure and support VPN connections.
   • Configure and troubleshoot VPN access point and remote log in.
   • Facilitate deployments by creating a standard OS image for the C/PDC.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior field technicians' average salary in tennessee is 35% less than in nevada.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior field technicians earn 60% less than senior-level senior field technicians.
   • Certifications. A senior field 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 senior field technician's salary.

   Average senior field technician salary

   $51,329yearly

   $24.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior field technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a senior field technician job description

   A senior field technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a senior field technician job description:

   Senior field technician job description example

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   Boardwalk Pipelines, LP primarily provides transportation and storage of natural gas and liquids for our customers. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.
   
   We are currently looking for an Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician for our Columbia, LA office.
   
   This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all pipeline facilities in and around the Columbia area. The successful candidate will be required to comply with all Company, DOT, OSHA, and Environmental rules and regulations. They will be responsible for learning and functioning within our Company OMS process for documenting job functions as required. Occasionally required to perform unscheduled or emergency work. Position will be required to learn all Pipeline ROW Routes and learn to handle all encroachment activities as well as perform in a lead role and direct the actions of others when fully qualified. Position will be required to learn to operate compressor stations, Individual will need to be self-motivated and work with limited supervision and when qualified, participate in the On-Call duties, and respond to call outs as necessary.
   
   Normal work hours for this position are 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM CST Monday - Friday, however this position is subject to occasional schedule adjustments as needed. The successful candidate for this position will be required to live within 30 miles of the Columbia Station.
   REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
   
   Individual must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel, as well as strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a strong ability for prioritizing and scheduling multiple tasks.
   Experience with Microsoft programs as well as the ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacture's guidelines.
   Physical requirements of the role include the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 ft. in order to transfer tools and equipment, the ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns, and the ability to work alone as required in extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, muddy and wet environments.
   Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record is required and the ability to operate an all-terrain vehicle.
   Must have strong commitment to personal and team safety.
   
   PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
   
   Gas Pipeline Experience
   Measurement Experience
   Corrosion Experience
   Electrical Experience
   Mechanical Experience
   
   REQUIRED EDUCATION
   
   High School Diploma or Equivalent
   
   PREFERRED EDUCATION
   
   Technical School or College
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
   
   Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.
   
   Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find senior field technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit senior field technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 senior field technician

   Once you've found the senior field 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.

   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.

   To prepare for the new senior field technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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