Field Technician I: Network & Fiber Systems

Lumen Technologies; Jackson (MS); 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 Mississippi is seeking a Field Technician I to manage asset processes, deliver materials, and support installation and testing of fiber optic and network equipment. This role requires hands-on maintenance, proactive problem solving, and collaborative teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, 1+ years in related tech roles, and ability to work on-call and in various conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or up to 2 years of relevant job experience including 1+ years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
• Entry-level technician with experience and/or knowledge of at least one of the four major technician disciplines: Transmission, Switching, TCP/IP, Outside Plant.
• Must have PC skills and be well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes/replaces defective equipment, and works with appropriate resources to isolate and ultimately restore network.
• Assists in installation/change/decommission and testing of Next Generation technologies such as Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Optic transport, Ethernet, SONET and IP network layers for all available bandwidths offered.
• Utilizes industry standard software and hardware tools to accurately locate, mark, and protect underground outside plant facilities.
• Performs level 1 preventive scheduled maintenance and inspections on network and critical infrastructure equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

PC skills

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumen Technologies in Mississippi is seeking a Field Technician I to manage asset processes, deliver materials, and support installation and testing of fiber optic and network equipment. This role requires hands-on maintenance, proactive problem solving, and collaborative teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, 1+ years in related tech roles, and ability to work on-call and in various conditions.