Infrastructure Technician

The Infrastructure Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting Alyrica’s network infrastructure. This position performs a variety of field-based duties including utility locating, service repairs, tree and tower work, construction support, and emergency response. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to learn specialized skills through company-provided training.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in physical work, and wants to develop a diverse set of technical skills while contributing to critical network infrastructure.

Core Role Responsibilities

• Perform utility locating duties to protect underground infrastructure and support safe excavation and construction activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring network infrastructure and customer services.
• Perform tree trimming and vegetation management activities that support network reliability.
• Complete tower-related work, including climbing and maintenance activities, following established safety procedures.
• Support construction, installation, and expansion projects for Alyrica’s fiber and wireless networks.
• Respond to service-affecting outages and emergency situations as needed.
• Operate tools, equipment, and company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, and other departments regarding work progress and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and field activities.
• Participate in company-provided training and certification programs to develop required technical skills., This position participates in an on-call rotation supporting infrastructure operations, including utility locating, fiber repairs, and tower-related work. On-call assignments may require responding outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized infrastructure skills.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable working at heights, including climbing towers and working from elevated positions.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and skill development., * Previous experience in telecommunications, construction, utility locating, tree work, tower climbing, electrical work, or a related field.
• Experience operating equipment such as trenchers, excavators, bucket trucks, or similar machinery.
• Knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure and underground utility systems.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds for up to 100 feet.
• Ability to lift and move up to 150 pounds with assistance from another team member.
• Ability to climb ladders, towers, and other structures as required.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform physically demanding field work throughout the workday.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor environments, including uneven terrain and adverse weather conditions.

Pulled from the full job description Paid training 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Paid holidays, Salary: $25/hour - $40/hour, * Up to $40/hour depending on experience

• A 4×10 work week
• Paid training and room to grow with a company that’s expanding
• Locally owned and operated - real people, no corporate runaround, * 100% Employee Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 50% Dependent Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off, increasing with longevity
• Up to 8 paid Holidays annually
• 5 days of Sick Time annually
• 401k with 3% company contribution, * 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What time of day is best for you to be interviewed for this role?

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)

Alyrica Networks is a locally owned internet provider that’s been connecting the Willamette Valley since 2002. We’re growing fast - building fiber into communities like Sweet Home, Halsey, Brownsville, and Adair Village - and we need more hands on our construction crew to keep up. We hire people who take ownership, do the job right, and look out for the customer and each other. If you like working outdoors, working with your hands, and seeing the results of a hard day’s work, we’d like to talk to you.