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# Field Installation Technicians

- **Company:** Flint Consulting Limited
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Ethernet, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Telnet, File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/field-technician-dallas-tx--3f0fc145-b302-4e09-8d20-f46fd8bf3269

## About the Role

We are seeking skilled Field Installation Technicians with experience in install/rack and stack, testing, and turn up activities to support ongoing deployments. Prior experience with Ciena products, particularly the Ciena 6500, would be highly beneficial., * Travel: 90% (nationwide) - must be comfortable with extensive travel, (90% nationwide travel, often 4 - 6+ weeks at a time)., * Ability to understand and use site and product documentation.

 * Understanding of labeling requirements and use of labeling equipment.
 * Proper use of installation tools.
 * Ciena FAST system knowledge.
 * Understanding of basic AC/DC power and Power Verification.

Fundamental Technical Knowledge

 * DWDM
 * OTN
 * Carrier Ethernet

Safety:

 * Job site rules and protocols.
 * Safe use of installation tools.
 * First Aid.
 * Ladder Safety.
 * Power Safety.

Soft Skills:

 * Ability to interface with customers.
 * Conduct in the workplace.
 * Working well with others.

General Computer Skills:

 * Use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, as well as email applications, and Adobe PDF documents.
 * Understanding of Internet Protocol and IP addressing.
 * Understanding of FTP and Telnet procedures.

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Skills:
Analysis Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Electrical Wiring, Ethernet, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), First Aid, On Site Support, Product Documentation, Quality Control, Team Player, Telnet, Testing, Willing to Travel

## Description

* Addition or removal of common systems equipment hardware.
 * Addition or removal of wiring and connections (on non-working equipment only).
 * Lead verification/continuity testing.
 * Analysis of job specifications and drawings.
 * Prepare a Method of Procedure (MOP).
 * Write Job Information Memorandums (JIMs).
 * Resolve job specification and/or drawing problems.
 * Complete cabling, lacing, labeling, and grounding to standards.
 * Mark/correct office record drawings.
 * In-process and final quality inspections.
 * Completed Customer Experience Learning.
 * Capable of leading a project and providing status updates and communicating with PM as required.
 * Be capable of performing as the Installation Supplier's in-charge person on Common Systems jobs.

Knowledge of specific Ciena product lines:

 * 6500 (including submarine applications)
 * 4200
 * Carrier Ethernet


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