Field Technician I: Fiber & Network Installations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician I to support asset management, deliveries, and provisioning of fiber and transmission equipment.

You will install, test, and maintain DS0 through OC192 services, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with teams to restore service during outages. The role requires learning Lumen systems, maintaining logs, and performing scheduled maintenance on critical infrastructure including HVAC and DC power plants.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in network monitoring, installation, or maintenance
• Experience in at least one technician discipline: Transmission, Switching, TCP/IP, or Outside Plant
• Ability to locate fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts
• Maintain site security and PC skills
• On-call 24x7 and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network equipment, replace defective parts, and restore service
• Identify potential problem areas to protect network integrity
• Assist in install/change/decommission and test NG technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber, Ethernet, SONET, IP)
• Install/test network and CPE for end‑user services
• Use tools to locate/mark/protect underground facilities
• Asset management and on-site/material replenishment

Skills

Transmission

Switching

TCP/IP

Outside Plant

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS & Office

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician I to support asset management, deliveries, and provisioning of fiber and transmission equipment.

You will install, test, and maintain DS0 through OC192 services, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with teams to restore service during outages. The role requires learning Lumen systems, maintaining logs, and performing scheduled maintenance on critical infrastructure including HVAC and DC power plants.