Field Technician I: Network & Infra Maintenance

Lumen Technologies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Field Technician I to support asset management, testing, and provisioning of transmission equipment, while ensuring network integrity and accessibility for customers.

The role involves assisting in installations, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic and related systems, with on-call duties and a focus on reliability and safety. Strong PC skills and willingness to learn are required.

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 locating fiber optic cable, right-of-way, and As-Builts.
• Must have PC skills and be well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• On-call 24x7 on a rotational basis, rotations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, replaces defective components, and works to restore service.
• Assists in installation, change, decommissioning, and testing of Next Generation technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Optic transport, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• Utilizes tools to locate and protect underground facilities; participates in asset management and inventory updates.

Skills

PC skills (Windows & Office)

Willingness to learn databases

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lumen Technologies in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Field Technician I to support asset management, testing, and provisioning of transmission equipment, while ensuring network integrity and accessibility for customers.

The role involves assisting in installations, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic and related systems, with on-call duties and a focus on reliability and safety. Strong PC skills and willingness to learn are required.