Field Technician I

Lumen
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 45,021 - 60,027 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Time management","Learning agility"]

Maintain and support Lumen’s network and critical infrastructure in Springfield, including asset management, deliveries/replenishment, and troubleshooting/remediating network equipment. Assist with installation, change, decommissioning, and testing of DS0 through OC192 services and next-generation technologies (edge compute, wavelength, fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP). Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and high-voltage/DC power systems while updating records and trouble tickets.

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Lumen
Lumen
2 months ago

Field Technician I

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Job Summary

Maintain and support Lumen’s network and critical infrastructure in Springfield, including asset management, deliveries/replenishment, and troubleshooting/remediating network equipment. Assist with installation, change, decommissioning, and testing of DS0 through OC192 services and next-generation technologies (edge compute, wavelength, fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP). Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and high-voltage/DC power systems while updating records and trouble tickets.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform troubleshooting of network equipment, remove/replace defective components, and support restoration efforts to maintain network integrity.
  • •Assist with installation, change, decommissioning, and testing of transport/network layers (including next-generation technologies) and provision/end-user services, as needed.
  • •Use industry tools to locate, mark, and protect underground outside-plant facilities; coordinate restoration during service interruptions.
  • •Manage asset workflows including deliveries/replenishment of consumables, shipping/receiving coordination, maintaining tools/test sets/network equipment, and updating installation records and trouble tickets.
  • •Carry out preventive/scheduled maintenance and inspections (including HVAC, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants) and complete system time/inventory updates while providing status reports.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 45,021 - 60,027 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kGym MembershipLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED, or up to 2 years of relevant experience including 1+ years of network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
  • •Entry-level technician experience/knowledge in at least one discipline: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), or Outside Plant (fiber locating, OTDR, Mass Fusion Splicing).
  • •Knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
  • •PC skills including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, plus the ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
  • •Valid driver’s license and ability to work in all weather conditions while performing physical tasks (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs.).
Experience:Fiber opticsNetwork monitoringOutside plant
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementLearning agility
Licenses:Driver’s license
Tech Stack:Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft OfficeEdge ComputeWavelengthFiber Optic transportEthernetSONETIP networkDS0OC192OTDRMass Fusion SplicingCPEHVAC

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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