Field Technician I: Fiber Network & Customer Installations

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Field Technician I to install, test, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure in the Bloomington, IL area. You will troubleshoot service issues, support customer installations, and maintain network sites while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and on-call availability. Prior fiber knowledge and PC proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 2 years of relevant job experience incl. network monitoring/maintenance.
• 1+ years of experience in one or more major technician disciplines.
• Knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
• Must be proficient with PC use, Windows, and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot service-impacting issues and restore customer services.
• Support customer installations, service turn-ups, maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain ILA sites and network infrastructure in assigned territories.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years network monitoring

Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET)

Switching (circuit-switching/SS7)

TCP/IP (routers)

Outside Plant (Fiber locating)

Fiber locating knowledge

PC skills (Windows)

On-call 24x7 availability

Valid driver’s license

Safety and equipment handling

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Field Technician I to install, test, and repair telecommunications equipment and fiber infrastructure in the Bloomington, IL area. You will troubleshoot service issues, support customer installations, and maintain network sites while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and on-call availability. Prior fiber knowledge and PC proficiency are preferred.