Field Technician II - Public Sector

Lumen
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 49,674 - 66,300 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Time management","Problem-solving","Judgment"]

Install, decommission, and troubleshoot network equipment and circuits for the outside plant network, working under minimal supervision to restore service and maintain network integrity. Perform testing and deployment of technologies like Edge Compute, Wavelength services, fiber optic transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP layers, and handle power installations and preventive maintenance. Use tools and software to locate and protect underground facilities, manage assets and inventory, and provide on-call support.

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Field Technician II - Public Sector

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Job Summary

Install, decommission, and troubleshoot network equipment and circuits for the outside plant network, working under minimal supervision to restore service and maintain network integrity. Perform testing and deployment of technologies like Edge Compute, Wavelength services, fiber optic transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP layers, and handle power installations and preventive maintenance. Use tools and software to locate and protect underground facilities, manage assets and inventory, and provide on-call support.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Troubleshoot network equipment, replace/remove defective components, and coordinate with resources to isolate and restore service.
  • •Install, change, decommission, and test network technologies including Edge Compute, Wavelength services, Fiber Optic Transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network layers.
  • •Install and test network and customer equipment (CPE) and support end-user service delivery.
  • •Perform outside plant work for metro and long-haul fibers, including locating/marking/protecting underground facilities and managing asset replenishment and inventory updates.
  • •Complete level 1 preventive maintenance and inspections on network and critical infrastructure equipment, including HVAC and high-voltage/DC power systems, and maintain transactional records and status reports.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 49,674 - 66,300 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kGym MembershipLearning BudgetWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years installing, testing, and turn-up telecommunication equipment including SONET, DCS, DWDM, routers, and switches.
  • •Strong technical and mechanical background with critical infrastructure exposure (HVAC, high-voltage electrical systems, DC power plants) and knowledge of fiber locating, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
  • •Experience in at least two technician disciplines: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), and Outside Plant (fiber locating, OTDR, mass fusion splicing).
  • •PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, with ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
  • •Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record; High School diploma or GED; ability to work in all weather and lift 50 pounds.
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solvingJudgment
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Tech Stack:FiberDS1DS3SONETDCSDWDMRoutersSwitchesEdge ComputeWavelength servicesFiber Optic TransportEthernetIP network layersCPEAC powerDC powerBDCBBHVACHigh-voltage electrical systemsDC Power Plants

Company Brief

Lumen
Provides integrated communications, network, edge cloud, and security services to enterprise, government, and carrier customers, operating a global fiber network and delivering connectivity and managed IT solutions.
Industry: Telecommunications
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Monroe, United States
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