Field Tech II — Public Sector Network & Fiber Expert

Lumen Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies seeks a Field Technician II in Salt Lake City to install, test, and maintain telecom equipment across the network. You’ll troubleshoot, decommission, and provision services, working with CPE and various transport gear while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Excellent hands-on skills, the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment, and availability for on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience installing, testing and turning up telecom equipment including SONET, DCS, DWDM, routers and switches.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of critical infrastructure (HVAC, high-voltage, DC power).
• Must have experience in at least two of: Transmission, Switching, TCP/IP, Outside Plant.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, replaces defective gear, and isolates issues to restore service.
• Installs, changes, decommissions and tests next-gen tech (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• AC power (limited) and DC power installations.
• Manages large Netbuild PM duties.
• Locates and protects underground facilities with standard tools.
• Maintains asset inventory and coordinates shipping/receiving; keeps tools updated.

Skills

Field installation & testing

Cable locating

On-call readiness

Driving license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

DS1/DS3/SONET test gear

Fiber/cable locating tools

CPE installation tools

Windows & Office

Job description

Lumen Technologies seeks a Field Technician II in Salt Lake City to install, test, and maintain telecom equipment across the network. You’ll troubleshoot, decommission, and provision services, working with CPE and various transport gear while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Excellent hands-on skills, the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment, and availability for on-call duties are required.