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Network Field Technician

Fiberutilities Network Services
Ottumwa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2025

Fiberutilities Network Services is actively hiring a Network Field Technician to service the following Iowa counties and surrounding areas: Wapello, Davis, Lucas, Wayne, Marion, and Mahaska.  

Network Field Technicians support the State of Iowa to deliver broadband connection which is supported by their dedicated network services team. The Field Technician will use a company vehicle to travel to schools, universities, and Iowa state-owned institutions to provide installations/upgrades and disconnects on voice, data, transport and video networks.  Experience with fiber optics, routers and switches and related equipment is preferred.   
  
If you like being responsible for your own territory and are very client-focused with a strong sense of urgency, apply today!

Benefits:  

  • Work independently maintaining connectivity for Iowa Communications Network
  • Local area travel
  • Company Truck
  • Gas Card
  • Tools
  • Uniforms
  • Pay while on call
  • Comprehensive benefit plan
  • Business vs residential

Essential Duties: 

  • Service the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) performing installations/upgrades and disconnects on Ethernet, Fiber Optic Networks in Schools, Universities, and State of Iowa owned institutions
  • Turn up and installation of TDM & ethernet data circuits  
  • Test and turn up of circuits; other duties include coordinating installation, testing, and troubleshooting of transmission facilities (OC-192, OC-48, DS-3, DS-1 and DS-0) at Remote Hubs 
  • Configure Cisco and Juniper Routers. Assist in the turn up of routers, switches and services for customers 
  • Troubleshoot TDM, SONET, Private line, Ethernet carrier services, Routers, Voice Switches, Ethernet Switches, CWDM and DWDM devices
  • Escalate to additional field personnel for outages/maintenance assignments and also contacting partnering telecommunications carriers in the network for fault resolution 
  • Operational experience with test equipment that is preferred to include, OTDR’s, tone generator, VFL, Fiber Optic Scope, data analyzers, ethernet & TDM circuits testers, Wave Form Monitor, Volt/Amp meter, battery conductance/resistance tester, signal generator and cable locator 

  
Requirements: 

  • Associate degree appropriate discipline and one year of related experience or 3-5 years of experience in absence of associate’s degree  
  • Technical training and/or certification is highly desired 
  • Experience with Cisco CCNA, TDM, SONET, Ethernet vendors, Cisco, fiber optics, OSP, ISP, cable plant splicing, and similar technologies, desirable! 
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record in good standing 


Fiberutilities Network Services is excited to welcome a new team member. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy client interaction, and variety throughout your workday, apply now!  
  
Fiberutilities Network Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a large supporter of affirmative action. Fiberutilities Network Services has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants are considered for actual employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • On call

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Telecommunication: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Ottumwa, IA 52501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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