Field Telecom Network Technician: Fiber & Wireless

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits packa​

Company vehicle and fuel card

CCNA certification opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent telecommunications provider in recruiting a Telecommunications Network Technician for work in Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines field deployments with office-based tasks to install, configure, and maintain network gear, fiber, and wireless access points, ensuring high availability and performance for customers.

The ideal candidate has a IT/networking qualification and at least 3 years of hands-on TCP/IP, routing, and fiber experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Information Technology or Computer Networking.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a network technician or similar role.
• Hands-on with configuring and troubleshooting TCP/IP networks, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
• Experience with fiber optic cabling installation and testing (splicing, OTDR).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test network hardware including routers and switches.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and diagnose hardware/software problems.
• Perform fiber optic splicing and termination maintenance.
• Respond to service calls from customers and internal teams.
• Read network diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ensure installations follow company standards and best practices.
• Monitor network performance and optimize speed and reliability.
• Maintain records of inventory, installations, and service activities.
• Collaborate with other teams for seamless network integration.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members in Paarl and surrounding areas.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing protocols

Wireshark

WiFi standards

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Technical qualification in Information Technology or Computer Networking

Tools

Ping

Traceroute

OTDR

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent telecommunications provider in recruiting a Telecommunications Network Technician for work in Paarl, Western Cape. The role combines field deployments with office-based tasks to install, configure, and maintain network gear, fiber, and wireless access points, ensuring high availability and performance for customers.

The ideal candidate has a IT/networking qualification and at least 3 years of hands-on TCP/IP, routing, and fiber experience, with strong