Field Technician

TEKsystems is seeking field technician in Illinois (specifically Rochelle, Rockford, DeKalb, or Peru).

Top Skills - Must Haves

• Desktop troubleshooting
• Install
• Deployment
• Installation
• DSO
• DS1
• T-1
• Circuit testing

Top Skills' Details

DS3/DS1 Installation and maintenance

SONET/DWDM installation and maintenance

Test equipment proficiency (OTDR, OSA, DS1/3, and Ethernet)

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

• Hardware
• Troubleshooting
• Desktop
• ss7
• stp
• fiber optic

Description

Responsible for monitoring and resolving network issues, supporting customer installations, and maintaining accurate network documentation. Performs installation and testing of network nodes and colocation sites, and provides emergency restoration for fiber and equipment. Maintains colocation facilities and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation for Tier I network support.

• Receive, monitor, analyze, and resolve network problems in a timely manner with minimal oversight.

• Coordinate and perform new customer installations for wholesale, enterprise, and colocation customers. This could include structured wiring, NID installation and the addition of pluggable cards and jumpers at the Fiber locations.

• Provide proper documentation of network (Site Audit’s, and Inventory Databases).

• Provide installation, test and acceptance for nodes and collocations into network.

• Support emergency restoration for aerial and/or buried fiber optic cable in network.

• Provide emergency restoration support for network equipment.

Skills

Desktop troubleshooting, Install, Deployment, Installation, DSO, DS1, T-1, Circuit testing, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Desktop, ss7, stp, fiber optic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need to be local to the area

On call is 4 weeks off call and then 1 week primary on-call and then 2nd week secondary on-call

Need to have some experience in Field work. 2+ years is preferred.

• Willing to work day, evening, night shifts, overtime, call-ins, weekends, and/or holidays as required. Hours to be worked are determined by job requirements

• Valid state driver license with clean driving record

• Self-motivated and the ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision

• Strong PC skills

• Strong oral and written communications skills

• Multi-task and maintain composure in a demanding work environment.

• Telecommunications equipment installation, preferred

• Cisco or Alcatel Lucent IP Certifications, preferred

• VOIP Switching and maintenance, preferred

• Fiber optics splicing and maintenance, preferred

• SS7/STP support, preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.