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Field Installation Technician

Nextlink Internet
Watseka, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Job Summary:

The Field Installation Technician requires excellent customer service skills and technical ability. The position requires completing customer installations, service visits, on-site troubleshooting, and recovery of equipment. Work is performed on site at customer locations both with a physical aspect of installing Internet equipment.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Perform site surveys for potential customers to evaluate serviceability.
  • Diagnose customer problems at service calls and restore functional service to existing customers.
  • Install new customers with Internet service based on technology available, which includes mounting equipment at or above roof height, running Cat5-E or Fiber Optic cable from outside to the customer’s desired location.
  • Configure routers and customer computers for access to Internet services.
  • Perform equipment upgrades for existing customers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills:

  • Must be professional in dress, speech, and manner.
  • Ability to work independently, using sound judgement principles.
  • Must demonstrate accountability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced, high-change environment while managing multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day.
  • Must demonstrate a desire to learn, supported with a love for technology.
  • Must pass a drug screening test, a criminal background check, have and maintain a valid DL with a safe/acceptable driving record in compliance with company policy.
  • Must be able to use tools to install equipment.

Work Environment/Hazards:

  • Working in outdoor elements such as cold, hot, precipitation and wind
  • In proximity of heavy machinery and moving vehicles
  • Moderate noise level
  • Use of PPE

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently moving, transporting, positioning objects of at least 60 pounds or more
  • Must be able to climb roof tops of all types and to perform job duties from high places.
  • Must be able to pull own body weight plus equipment weight up roofs and vertical tower repeatedly
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, sit, and climb ladders and communication towers and work in an elevated position
  • Frequently required to use hand and power tools
  • Must have the ability to climb extended heights upwards of 200 feet
  • Employee weight and tools combines may not exceed 300-pound limit as specified by the manufacturer of safety equipment.

Working Hours/Days:

  • 40 hours minimum
  • Overtime as needed
  • On Call as needed

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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