Overview
On Site
USD 25.00 - 32.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
DirectShow
DS
Sonet
DWDM
Test Equipment
Ethernet
Computer Hardware
Network Support
Wholesale
Electrical Wiring
Documentation
Auditing
Inventory
Database
Cabling
Network
Technical Support
DSO
T1
Testing
Hardware Troubleshooting
Supervision
Multitasking
Telecommunications
Cisco
Alcatel-Lucent
IP
Intellectual Property
VoIP
Switches
Optical Fiber
Optics
SS7
Spanning Tree Protocol
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
TEKsystems is seeking field technician in Illinois (specifically Rochelle, Rockford, DeKalb, or Peru).
Top Skills - Must Haves
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
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.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
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.
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.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rockford,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
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.
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