Vyve Broadband
Broadband Maintenance Technician
Technology - Lubbock, TX - Full Time
Keep our communities connected
As a Broadband Network Technician (BT IV–V) at Vyve Broadband, you’ll take the lead on maintaining, optimizing, and repairing the infrastructure that powers the internet and TV experience for entire neighborhoods. This role combines advanced field diagnostics with leadership guiding junior techs, restoring service during outages, and proactively maintaining the HFC plant to prevent issues before they start. This position reports out of Guymon, OK!
You’ll be the front line of uptime solving challenges others can’t, in an environment that values your expertise and rewards your commitment with tools, training, and a clear path to grow.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- Comfortable working at heights on poles or ladders (up to 32 feet).
- Able to lift up to 70 pounds and carry tools and ladders across various terrain.
- Occasional night and weekend work during outages or maintenance windows.
- Work in attics, crawl spaces, and near power lines as needed.
- Competitive pay based on experience and certification level.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
- Courtesy broadband service (free or discounted internet, TV, and voice where available).
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and wellness resources.
- Company-provided vehicle, tools, test equipment, PPE, and uniforms.
- We proudly promote from within. Whether you’re pursuing advanced certifications, mentoring other techs, or exploring supervisor or network operations roles, we’ll support your growth.
- Additional training and certification support available (SCTE, NCTI).
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your resume. If you meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out within 5 business days to schedule next steps. We move quickly and so does our network.
Equal Opportunity
Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status.
