Field Operations Technician — 5G Radios, Regional Travel

West Networks, LLC; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assigned work truck

Full tool set and test equipment

Company phone and laptop

Paid Peplink and networking training

Career path to Tier 2

Job summary

West Networks is seeking a Field Operations Technician, Tier 1, to install and service private 5G radios and edge equipment across the upper Midwest. You will perform on-site installations, cable runs, and post-deployment testing at customer sites.

This role requires comfort outdoors, physical work, and regional travel with on-call rotation. A valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to learn are essential; a career path from Tier 1 to Tier 2 is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat, cold, and weather.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand on your feet all day.
• Willing to travel regionally and take on-call rotation.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and service 5G radios, antennas, and edge equipment.
• Router and gateway installs, swaps, and cutovers at customer sites.
• Retail kit installs and next-business-day on-site deployments.
• Cable pulls, terminations, mounting, weatherproofing, and grounding.
• Site surveys, photo documentation, and as-built records.
• Tier 0 NOC monitoring: watch dashboards, triage alerts, elevate correctly, and clear what you can remotely.
• On-call rotation covering both NOC and field dispatch.
• Keep your truck, tools, and inventory in order.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Height work

Lifting 50 lbs

Reliable & professional

Regional travel

On-call rotation

Background check

Drug screen

Tools

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

West Networks is seeking a Field Operations Technician, Tier 1, to install and service private 5G radios and edge equipment across the upper Midwest. You will perform on-site installations, cable runs, and post-deployment testing at customer sites.

This role requires comfort outdoors, physical work, and regional travel with on-call rotation. A valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to learn are essential; a career path from Tier 1 to Tier 2 is provided.