1099 FIELD NETWORK TECHNICIAN – SMART HANDS / BREAK-FIX
DFW
$28/hr (1099) | 2-Hour Minimum Per Ticket ($56 minimum per dispatch)
Project-Based / On-Call (Days, Nights, Weekends)
READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is NOT full-time work.
This is NOT helpdesk or remote support.
This is NOT configuration or engineering work.
If you cannot meet ALL requirements below, do not apply.
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU:
• Are not a willing to be 1099 independent contractor
• Do not own ALL required tools listed below
• Do not have hands-on field / break-fix experience
• Expect guaranteed hours or steady weekly work
• Cannot pass a background check
• Are unwilling to sign an NDA
• Will not show tools during interview
*TO APPLY
Include "TOOLS VERIFIED" in the subject line.
Applications without it will be ignored.*
POSITION OVERVIEW
Field Smart Hands / Break-Fix Technician supporting enterprise environments.
This role is physical execution only. Remote engineers provide all technical direction.
Work includes onsite hardware swaps, cable tracing, rack/stack, decommissioning, and physical verification tasks.
COVERAGE AREA
Primary: Jacksonville and surrounding areas
Secondary (optional): Travel anywhere in Florida for additional assignments.
Travel is optional but available, and approved mileage reimbursement is provided for qualifying travel assignments.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years IT, cabling, or field service experience
• Ability to follow detailed remote instructions exactly
• Comfortable working in enterprise / data center environments
• Basic understanding of networking hardware preferred
REQUIRED TOOLS
Must own:
• Laptop
• Console cable
• Smartphone with data plan
• Drill/driver
• Cable tester
• Basic hand tools
Preferred:
• Punch-down tool
• Crimp tool
• Label maker
• Flashlight
All tools must be presented during interview.
WORK SCOPE
• Equipment removal and replacement
• Rack and stack installations
• Cable tracing and labeling
• Structured cabling
• Device decommissioning
• Physical connectivity verification
• Site surveys and documentation
REQUIREMENTS
• 1099 contractor only
• NDA required prior to assignment
• Clean background required
• Professional appearance and communication
• Reliable, punctual, self-managed
• Must follow remote technical instructions exactly
WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS
• Flexible dispatch / ticket-based work
• Enterprise environments (Cisco / Juniper / Arista / HPE)
• Clear scope with remote engineer direction
• Repeat assignments for reliable techs
• 2-hour minimum per ticket ($60 minimum per dispatch)
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.