Network Field Technician — Fiber & Data Install

Skywalk Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Company vehicle with gas card

Job summary

Fiberutilities Network Services is hiring a Network Field Technician to service the South-Central Iowa territory. You will travel in a company-provided vehicle to schools, universities, and state-owned institutions to install, upgrade, and disconnect voice, data, transport, and video network services both indoors and outdoors.

The role offers full-time employment with a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) match, paid time off, holiday pay, and a company vehicle with a gas card.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant discipline or 3–5 years experience in its absence.
• Technical training and/or certifications preferred.
• Experience with networking, fiber optics, telecommunications, or related technologies preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work independently, manage a territory, and work indoors or outdoors in varying Midwest weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and activate TDM and Ethernet data circuits to keep customers connected.
• Configure Cisco and Juniper routers, deploy switches, and support network services.
• Troubleshoot TDM, SONET, private line, Ethernet, voice, CWDM, and DWDM systems.
• Partner with field technicians and telecommunications carriers to resolve outages, coordinate maintenance, and restore services.
• Use specialized testing equipment, such as OTDRs, fiber optic scopes, VFLs, circuit testers, data analyzers, and cable locators.
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately once every four weeks.

Skills

Networking

Fiber optics

Telecommunications

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Fiberutilities Network Services is hiring a Network Field Technician to service the South-Central Iowa territory. You will travel in a company-provided vehicle to schools, universities, and state-owned institutions to install, upgrade, and disconnect voice, data, transport, and video network services both indoors and outdoors.

The role offers full-time employment with a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) match, paid time off, holiday pay, and a company vehicle with a gas card.