Field Technician II: Fiber & Network Edge Specialist

Lumen; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Field Technician II in Colorado to install, test, and turn up telecom equipment across CS/DS/SONET networks. You’ll work under limited supervision, handling fiber, transport gear, and customer premises equipment as needed.

The role requires 2+ years of telecom field experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work on-call 24/7. We offer competitive pay in CO and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Life at Lumen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in installation, test and turn-up of telecom equipment such as SONET, DCS, DWDM, routers and switches.
• Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on transport gear and critical infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, DC power).
• Must know two of four: Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit-switching/SS7), TCP/IP, Outside Plant (fiber locating).
• Must maintain site security and cleanliness and have PC skills including Windows/Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network equipment, replace defective gear, and restore service.
• Install/change/decommission and test Next Gen technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Transport, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• AC Power on limited basis; DC power installs including tertiary and BDCBB.
• Manage Large Netbuild PM duties and asset management on-site materials.
• Locate and protect underground outside plant facilities and coordinate shipping/receiving.
• Perform preventive maintenance on network infrastructure including HVAC and high-voltage electrical systems and DC power.
• Update inventory records, time logs, and provide status updates to management.

Skills

Telecom installation

DS1/DS3/SONET

Fiber & OTDR

TCP/IP networking

Windows proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Field Technician II in Colorado to install, test, and turn up telecom equipment across CS/DS/SONET networks. You’ll work under limited supervision, handling fiber, transport gear, and customer premises equipment as needed.

The role requires 2+ years of telecom field experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work on-call 24/7. We offer competitive pay in CO and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Life at Lumen.