Network Infrastructure Field Technician

Valce Talent Solutions • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Network Infrastructure Field Technician supports the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications and network infrastructure across data centers, Points of Presence (POPs), and other network facilities. This is a hands-on role involving network equipment and collaboration with operations teams, carriers, and field service partners.

The technician performs equipment deployments and replacements, supports network upgrade and decommissioning projects, and conducts site inspections, infrastructure audits, and inventory checks. The role also coordinates site access, equipment logistics, vendors, contractors, and service providers while following technical procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. Regular travel to assigned sites is required.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, data center operations, or field services.
• An associate degree in Telecommunications, IT, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, OSP/ISP infrastructure, racks, cabinets, and AC/DC power systems.
• Experience working with routers, switches, DWDM systems, and optical transport equipment.
• Familiarity with OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber inspection tools, and telecommunications testing procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and travel regularly to assigned sites.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in telecommunications, fiber optics, or data center technologies.
• Experience in carrier, ISP, backbone network, or colocation environments.
• Knowledge of telecommunications permitting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications and network infrastructure.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling, hardware deployments, and equipment replacements.
• Work with fiber optic and copper cabling, routers, switches, DWDM systems, and optical transport equipment.
• Support network upgrades, site surveys, equipment installations, and decommissioning projects.
• Conduct site inspections, infrastructure audits, and inventory checks.
• Coordinate site access, equipment logistics, vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Follow technical procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve field operations and service reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree