Lead Fiber Network Technician

Iacommunicationsall; Iowa City, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bi-Weekly payroll

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid vacation

Career development

Job summary

Sharon Telephone Company in Iowa City seeks a hands-on Lead Network Technician to supervise network operations, install and troubleshoot Calix, Arista, Accedian and Fortinet gear, and deliver first-rate service to customers. The role includes mentoring a small field tech team, on-site leadership, and ensuring safety and reliability while maintaining high performance.

A valid driver's license and the ability to be on-call every third week are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fiber to the home installs preferred
• Experience with Calix, Arista, Accedian and Fortinet network equipment
• ACE credentials
• CompTIA A+, Network+ or similar certifications
• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, networking, IT or related field
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening
• Locating underground fiber

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining network equipment
• Configuring and maintaining Calix, Arista, Accedian and Fortinet network equipment
• IT support for inter-company network
• Fiber splicing in the field
• Fiber to the Home Installation
• Being on-call every third week is a requirement of this job
• Valid driver's license is required and a company vehicle is provided
• Assist with training new field tech hires
• High level of customer focus with a customer first attitude
• Team work and strong communication skills
• Locating underground fiber

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Strong communication

On-call readiness

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics or networking

ACE or similar certifications

CompTIA A+/Network+

Tools

Calix

Arista

Accedian

Fortinet

Job description

Sharon Telephone Company in Iowa City seeks a hands-on Lead Network Technician to supervise network operations, install and troubleshoot Calix, Arista, Accedian and Fortinet gear, and deliver first-rate service to customers. The role includes mentoring a small field tech team, on-site leadership, and ensuring safety and reliability while maintaining high performance.

A valid driver's license and the ability to be on-call every third week are required.