Field Network & Cabling Technician (75% Travel)

Essintial Enterprise Solutions, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Essintial Enterprise Solutions, LLC is seeking a T2 Technician to provide hands-on network, cabling, and field technology support at commercial customer locations. The role requires independence and the ability to handle deskside support, hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Assignments are based on technician skills, training, experience, tools, availability, and project requirements. The role requires flexibility to move between cabling, network installation, end-user

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in low-voltage cabling, telecommunications, IT support, network installation, field services, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Cat5e/Cat6 installation, termination, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, PoE, and basic firewall and switch concepts.
• Ability to work independently with network infrastructure and complete assigned tasks without continuous on-site supervision.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems and common IT troubleshooting steps.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, diagrams, port maps, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with standard cabling and hand tools and basic network diagnostics such as ping and traceroute.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• Ability to pass a required background check and drug screening.
• Availability for early-morning starts as needed, which may occur often depending on assignments.
• Weekend flexibility as needed, although weekend work is not expected to be frequent.
• Ability to travel regionally, with travel varying by assignment and potentially reaching up to 75%.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, work on ladders up to 12 feet, and sustain physical activity for shifts of 8 hours or more.
• Ability and willingness to operate and use a scissor lift when assigned. Required safety training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, label, route, dress, and troubleshoot Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in accordance with project requirements.
• Install and support racks, patch panels, standard switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, faceplates, and related network equipment.
• Perform general field technician work daily as required, including POS, kiosk, workstation, printer, peripheral, and commercial technology support.
• Provide deskside support for desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
• Assist with desktop and laptop deployments, workstation setup, imaging, upgrades, and hardware replacement.
• Support user account setup, password resets, and basic application troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot cabling, connectivity, hardware, software, and common end-user technology issues.
• Read and follow wiring diagrams, port-mapping tables, technical instructions, and multi-step project procedures.
• Use web-based or software deployment tools as required to complete assigned work and document results.
• Coordinate professionally with customers, site contacts, location managers, remote support teams, and project teams.
• Complete required photos, work orders, tickets, and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow safety requirements, customer site protocols, and project procedures, and maintain a clean, professional work area.
• Travel to customer locations and work flexible schedules based on business and project needs.

Skills

Low-voltage cabling

IT support

Network installation

Field services

Documentation

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Tools

8 ft ladder

12 ft ladder

RJ-45 crimp tool

Ethernet cable tester

Cable toner and probe

Cordless drill

Punch-down tool

Smartphone

Basic hand tools

Reliable transportation

Job description

Essintial Enterprise Solutions, LLC is seeking a T2 Technician to provide hands-on network, cabling, and field technology support at commercial customer locations. The role requires independence and the ability to handle deskside support, hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Assignments are based on technician skills, training, experience, tools, availability, and project requirements. The role requires flexibility to move between cabling, network installation, end-user