Field Technician I: Fiber & Network Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life and other insurance

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician I in Boston, MA to perform asset management, coordinate shipments, and support installation and testing of next-generation network technologies. You will handle equipment, track spares, and contribute to network reliability.

The role requires basic technical knowledge, ability to learn systems, and willingness to work on-site with occasional on-call duties. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; up to 2 years of relevant job experience acceptable.
• 1+ years of network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair preferred.
• Knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, replaces defective modules, and works with teams to restore service.
• Install/change/decommission and test Next Generation technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Optic, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• Install/test network and customer premise equipment (CPE) including end-user service delivery.
• Maintain asset management records and assist in inventory and material logistics.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR

Mass Fusion Splicing

Windows proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician I in Boston, MA to perform asset management, coordinate shipments, and support installation and testing of next-generation network technologies. You will handle equipment, track spares, and contribute to network reliability.

The role requires basic technical knowledge, ability to learn systems, and willingness to work on-site with occasional on-call duties. A valid driver’s license is required.