Fiber Field Technician - Vehicle & On-Call Pay

Yoh,-A-Day-; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll

Certification and training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company is seeking a Fiber Field Technician to install, maintain, and monitor fiber optic networks across Illinois regions including Rockford, DeKalb, Rochelle, Peru and Lasalle. The role supports wholesale and enterprise customers and offers competitive pay, shift premiums, on‑call pay, a company vehicle, and opportunities to make a tangible impact in telecommunications.

The position may require day, evening, night shifts and weekends as needed; strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a telecommunications environment or equivalent technical training.
• Expertise in DS3/DS1, SONET/DWDM installation and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of IP/MPLS fundamentals.
• Proficiency with test equipment such as OTDR, OSA, DS1/3, and Ethernet testing tools.
• Ability to analyze, monitor, and resolve network issues promptly.

Skills

Telecom experience

DS3/DS1

SONET/DWDM

IP/MPLS fundamentals

Test equipment

Problem solving

Driver's license

Communication

Education

College or technical degree

Tools

OTDR

OSA

DS1/3 testing tools

Ethernet testing tools

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company is seeking a Fiber Field Technician to install, maintain, and monitor fiber optic networks across Illinois regions including Rockford, DeKalb, Rochelle, Peru and Lasalle. The role supports wholesale and enterprise customers and offers competitive pay, shift premiums, on‑call pay, a company vehicle, and opportunities to make a tangible impact in telecommunications.

The position may require day, evening, night shifts and weekends as needed; strong problem-solving