Fiber Network Technician - Reliability & Asset Management

GCS Recruitment; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS is seeking a Network Operations & Asset Management Technician to support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of telecommunications network infrastructure in Louisiana. You will manage assets, coordinate materials logistics, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure reliability across multiple transmission technologies.

The role involves troubleshooting, installation, and testing of services from DS0 to OC192, along with collaboration across teams to maintain network

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of telecommunications and network infrastructure (Fiber, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• Knowledge of AC/DC power systems and critical infrastructure maintenance.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and network troubleshooting processes.
• Strong organizational and asset management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to learn internal systems (ticketing, provisioning, inventory management).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network equipment, isolate faults, and restore services efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Remove and replace defective modules and components, ensuring proper repair tracking and lifecycle management.
• Assist in the installation, provisioning, testing, and maintenance of services ranging from DS0 through OC192.
• Support deployment and testing of network technologies including Fiber Optic Transmission Systems, Ethernet/IP, SONET and Wavelength Services, Edge Compute.
• Install and test transmission, switching, and customer premise equipment (CPE).
• Proactively identify potential risks and problem areas to maintain network integrity.

Skills

Telecommunications basics

Network troubleshooting

Asset management

Documentation skills

Tools

Trouble ticketing systems

Inventory management software

Time tracking systems

Job description

GCS is seeking a Network Operations & Asset Management Technician to support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of telecommunications network infrastructure in Louisiana. You will manage assets, coordinate materials logistics, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure reliability across multiple transmission technologies.

The role involves troubleshooting, installation, and testing of services from DS0 to OC192, along with collaboration across teams to maintain network