Field Technician I – Network Install & Repair

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking an entry-level Field Technician I to support asset management, provisioning, and field services for fiber and transmission equipment.

You will learn to install, test, and maintain DS0 through OC192 services while ensuring network integrity and timely problem resolution. You will work with tools to locate and protect facilities, handle inventory, and assist in installation of Next Generation technologies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or up to 2 years of relevant job experience including 1+ years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
• Must have PC skills and be well versed in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• On-call 24x7 on a rotational basis, on stand-by, call out, dispatch, and overtime are required as dictated by the business.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes/replaces defective equipment, and works with appropriate resources to isolate and 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 bandwidths.
• May install and test network and customer premise equipment (CPE) including installation and delivery of end user services.
• Utilizes industry standard software and hardware tools to locate, mark, and protect underground outside plant facilities.
• Performs level 1 preventive scheduled maintenance on network and critical infrastructure equipment.

Skills

Network monitoring

Installation

Maintenance/repair

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking an entry-level Field Technician I to support asset management, provisioning, and field services for fiber and transmission equipment.

You will learn to install, test, and maintain DS0 through OC192 services while ensuring network integrity and timely problem resolution. You will work with tools to locate and protect facilities, handle inventory, and assist in installation of Next Generation technologies.