Field Technician I — Fiber & Network Installations

Lumen Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies in Nashville, TN is hiring for a Field Technician I. You will manage assets, coordinate deliveries, and maintain fiber optic and transmission equipment, supporting DS0 through OC192 services and ensuring network integrity.

The role requires basic technical knowledge, strong reliability, and the ability to operate in variable weather conditions. Local travel and on‑call duties may apply as part of the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or up to 2 years of relevant job experience including 1+ years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
• Knowledge of at least one major technician discipline: Transmission, Switching, TCP/IP, Outside Plant.
• Ability to locate fiber optic cable and understand As‑Builts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, replaces defective parts, and works to restore service.
• Install/change/decommission and test Next Gen technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber, Ethernet, IP).
• Locate and protect underground facilities with standard tools.

Skills

Network monitoring

Installation & maintenance

Troubleshooting

Asset management

CPE testing

Tools

Windows OS & MS Office

Job description

Lumen Technologies in Nashville, TN is hiring for a Field Technician I. You will manage assets, coordinate deliveries, and maintain fiber optic and transmission equipment, supporting DS0 through OC192 services and ensuring network integrity.

The role requires basic technical knowledge, strong reliability, and the ability to operate in variable weather conditions. Local travel and on‑call duties may apply as part of the team.