FIELD TECHNICIAN II - PUB SEC

Lumen
New York
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 54,698 - 72,930 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Time management","Problem-solving","Technical aptitude"]

Install, decommission, and troubleshoot network equipment and circuits across the outside-plant fiber network. Perform maintenance, testing, and turn-up for next-generation technologies including edge compute, wavelength services, fiber optic transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP layers. Handle AC/DC power installs (limited basis), large netbuild management, fiber locating/marking, asset and inventory management, and level 1 preventive maintenance—while supporting 24x7 on-call operations.

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FIELD TECHNICIAN II - PUB SEC

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Job Summary

Install, decommission, and troubleshoot network equipment and circuits across the outside-plant fiber network. Perform maintenance, testing, and turn-up for next-generation technologies including edge compute, wavelength services, fiber optic transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP layers. Handle AC/DC power installs (limited basis), large netbuild management, fiber locating/marking, asset and inventory management, and level 1 preventive maintenance—while supporting 24x7 on-call operations.
Location: New York
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Troubleshoot network equipment, remove/replace defective equipment, and coordinate isolation and restoration to maintain network integrity.
  • •Perform installation/change/decommission and testing of next-generation 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 delivery of end user services.
  • •Utilize industry-standard tools/software to accurately locate, mark, and protect underground outside-plant facilities; manage assets and coordinate shipping/receiving and tool maintenance.
  • •Complete level 1 preventive maintenance and inspections on network and critical infrastructure equipment, including HVAC, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 54,698 - 72,930 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kGym MembershipLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of experience installing, testing, and turning up telecommunications equipment including SONET, DCS, DWDM, routers, and switches.
  • •Strong technical and mechanical background with latest-generation transport gear and knowledge of fiber locating, right-of-way, and as-builts.
  • •Experience in at least two disciplines: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), and Outside Plant (fiber locating/OTDR/mass fusion splicing).
  • •Ability to maintain site security and cleanliness, and perform work in all weather conditions.
  • •PC skills with Microsoft Windows and Office, plus a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Experience:2+ yearsTelecommunications
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solvingTechnical aptitude
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Tech Stack:SONETDCSDWDMRoutersSwitchesDS1DS3SS7TCP/IPOutside PlantOTDRMass Fusion SplicingEdge ComputeWavelength servicesFiber Optic TransportEthernetIP network layersAC PowerDC powerHVAC systems

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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