Field Technician Careers
Opportunities for problem-solving pros.
Work outside. Drive a company vehicle. Ditch the desk job. Our field technicians are on the front lines. They are driven to learn new technology, deliver reliable services and create a great customer experience. They install and modify services for Midco customers and make service calls to ensure everyone gets the most value from their services.
Apply to be a Midco field technician! Search for opportunities near you. Positions available across our footprint, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Featured field operations positions.
Find field operations job opportunities near you, which include positions such as: field technicians, construction, maintenance, seasonal locators/laborers and underground construction. Midco provides the equipment and on-the-job training.
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Always hiring field technician positions.
Apply to be a Midco field technician! We are hiring in and around local communities we serve, and our techs set up customers’ services and keep things running smoothly. If you consider yourself a problem-solving pro, this is the ideal role for you.
Forbes Names Midco America’s Best Midsize Employer – Three Years in a Row
Join a company recognized for being a great place to work. Forbes identified Midco in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as America’s Best Midsize Employer. This award showcases how committed we are as an organization to providing the best environment, perks and pay. We truly believe it’s our team members that make Midco shine – helping us provide exceptional customer service and a top-rated workplace.
Apply today and see what Midco is all about.
Benefits galore! Medical. Dental. Free services.
Midco offers plenty of perks, like generous benefit packages and great incentives to fit your needs.
- Company vehicle, tools and uniforms provided
- Free and discounted internet and TV services
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Advancement opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Quarterly incentives
- On-the-job training
- So much more!
Why pick Midco for your career?
Find your next career here, whether you’re looking for entry level or seasoned professional positions. We’re proud to offer many advancement opportunities to our team members. With experiences built up, you can move up in your career to lead your own team or work your way into other areas1, such as:
- Account management
- Field management
- Quality assurance
- Technical support
- Construction
- Engineering
- Training
- Sales
Career path for a field technician.
Midco field technicians have a lot of career growth. We empower and encourage employees to gain certifications and training that help them prepare for advancement opportunities.1
All Midco field technicians are required to complete levels of certifications to build confidence in their roles and ensure customer satisfaction. Certifications include a wide range of courses at varying education levels, depending on career progression.
- The National Cable Television Institute (NCTI) certifications equip technicians with industry knowledge and skills to support their success.
- The First Time Right certifications give technicians a better understanding of technical work, doing the work safely and providing professional services to customers.
Our technicians start out as a Field Technician I, installing, making changes to and disconnecting residential services, and will work on these certifications and trainings:
- First Time Right Level I
- Customer Experience Workshop
- Wi-Fi Specialist Certification
Technicians are eligible to move up to Field Technician II after they complete more certifications in order to continue advancing:
- First Time Right Level II
- Fiber Essentials Certification
- First Time Right III
- Plant Outage Certification
Technicians with the required certifications can advance to Field Technician III. They help find ways to improve customer experience and help other technicians solve problems.
- Fiber Professional Certification
To reach Field Technician IV, the technician will need to pass the following:
- Field Technician IV Certification Exam
Technicians can advance to a Field Technician V level by completing the Field Technician V Certification Exam. When employees reach this level, they have completed all the certifications needed, and are eligible to apply for management positions, such as:
- Field Service Supervisor
- Field Service Manager
- Field Operations Manager
- General Manager – Field Operations
Alternate Career Paths
Install, troubleshoot and disconnect services for Midco Business customers. There are different but similar levels of technicians for business, with other certifications and opportunities for advancement.
Technicians can move into different departments that interest them after reaching Field Technician III, including:
- Business Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Training
- Construction
- Engineering
