Network Technician

Inland Cellular LLC; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Cellular LLC in Idaho seeks a field technician to install, configure, and maintain wireless networking gear, fiber and Ethernet cabling, and related infrastructure on customer sites.

You will test, troubleshoot, and document networks, travel to sites, and work outdoors in varying conditions, with occasional on-call shifts and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Networking, telecommunications, or construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber, networking equipment, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read project drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel and work on project sites.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain wireless networking equipment, including access points, antennas, routers, switches, and wireless bridges.
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and Ethernet cabling.
• Perform fiber testing and troubleshooting using appropriate test equipment, including optical power meters, VFLs, and OTDRs where required.
• Support MDU fiber installations, including apartments, condominiums, and other multi-tenant properties.
• Perform network diagnostics to identify and resolve connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Perform firmware updates, software upgrades, and security patch management for network devices and servers.
• Install and terminate network cabling and verify connectivity.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of network sites and equipment.
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve hardware and connectivity issues.
• Support wireless and fiber network expansion projects, equipment deployments, circuit turn-ups, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Travel to network sites and work outdoors or in varying environmental conditions as required.
• Participate in an on-call or after-hours maintenance rotation when required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (e.g., on rooftops, utility poles).
• Ability to work in confined spaces, attics, and crawl spaces.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fiber test equipment (OTDR/VFL/Power Meter)

Job description

Description

• Install, configure, and maintain wireless networking equipment, including access points, antennas, routers, switches, and wireless bridges.
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber-optic and Ethernet cabling.
• Perform fiber testing and troubleshooting using appropriate test equipment, including optical power meters, VFLs, and OTDRs where required.
• Support MDU fiber installations, including apartments, condominiums, and other multi-tenant properties.
• Perform network diagnostics to identify and resolve connectivity, performance, and security issues.
• Perform firmware updates, software upgrades, and security patch management for network devices and servers.
• Install and terminate network cabling and verify connectivity.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, configurations, and inventory records.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections of network sites and equipment.
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve hardware and connectivity issues.
• Support wireless and fiber network expansion projects, equipment deployments, circuit turn-ups, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Travel to network sites and work outdoors or in varying environmental conditions as required.
• Participate in an on-call or after-hours maintenance rotation when required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (e.g., on rooftops, utility poles).
• Ability to work in confined spaces, attics, and crawl spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Networking, telecommunications, or construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber, networking equipment, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read project drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to travel and work on project sites.
• Valid driver's license.