Hybrid Transport Network Technician: Growth Path

Midco; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Midco internet and TV

401(k) match and paid time away from

Disability insurance

HSA contributions

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Midco is seeking a Network Technician – Transport to support the expansion, maintenance, and reliability of its transport network. You will implement, test, and restore transport services while collaborating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

This role offers structured progression across three levels based on technical knowledge and ownership of complex work. The position emphasizes installing and provisioning transport infrastructure, troubleshooting outages, and maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience supporting telecommunications, transport, network, fiber, or related technology infrastructure.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record; DUI in past 5 years disqualifies.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, Ethernet and optical transport.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, network diagrams, and engineering specs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support transport network infrastructure including optical transport equipment and circuits.
• Perform service provisioning, circuit testing, validation, and turn-up activities.
• Troubleshoot outages, fiber impairments, and service degradations, coordinating with teams and vendors.
• Perform equipment installation, rack integration, power and cabling work, ensuring standards compliance.
• Monitor network health and assist with preventative maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Support expansion, modernization, and end-of-life projects for transport infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Engineering, NOC, Customer Fulfillment, Sales Engineering, Regional Operations, Colocation, and customers.
• Assist with documentation and maintenance of transport, LAN, WAN, MAN environments.

Skills

Networking concepts

Reading diagrams

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Midco is seeking a Network Technician – Transport to support the expansion, maintenance, and reliability of its transport network. You will implement, test, and restore transport services while collaborating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

This role offers structured progression across three levels based on technical knowledge and ownership of complex work. The position emphasizes installing and provisioning transport infrastructure, troubleshooting outages, and maintaining accurate