Field Technician II - Mccook, NE

Lumen Technologies; McCook (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Field Technician II to support telecommunications infrastructure, network reliability, and field service continuity across assigned territories in Nebraska. You will start from home, drive a company vehicle, and travel to multiple network sites, building technical expertise and growth opportunities.

The role requires fiber optic knowledge, OTDR testing, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant telecommunications, network infrastructure, or field technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing network equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks.
• Experience performing OTDR testing and network diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently across multiple field locations.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and other environmental elements while performing field-based responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to operate a company vehicle and travel throughout assigned territories.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours service issues.

Responsibilities

• Respond to network outages and service restoration activities to maintain service availability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications and network infrastructure equipment.
• Perform OTDR and other network testing activities to identify and resolve service issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on network facilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Provide smart hands support at remote network sites.
• Maintain site equipment, including HVAC systems, generators, and related infrastructure.
• Accurately document work activities and utilize Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook and Teams, for communication and administrative tasks.
• Support overall network reliability, uptime, and customer service continuity across assigned territories.

Skills

Telecommunications

Network infrastructure

Field technical experience

Troubleshooting

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

Independent work

Outdoor work

Driver's license

On-call readiness

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

As a Field Technician II, you will play a critical role in maintaining and restoring network services across assigned areas. This is a field-based position supporting telecommunications infrastructure, network reliability, and customer service continuity. Technicians begin their workday from home in a company-provided vehicle and travel to multiple network sites throughout their territory. This role offers the opportunity to build technical expertise while creating pathways for future growth.

The Main Responsibilities

• Respond to network outages and service restoration activities to maintain service availability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telecommunications and network infrastructure equipment.
• Perform OTDR and other network testing activities to identify and resolve service issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on network facilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Provide smart hands support at remote network sites.
• Maintain site equipment, including HVAC systems, generators, and related infrastructure.
• Accurately document work activities and utilize Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook and Teams, for communication and administrative tasks.
• Support overall network reliability, uptime, and customer service continuity across assigned territories.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant telecommunications, network infrastructure, or field technical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing network equipment.
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks.
• Experience performing OTDR testing and network diagnostics.
• Ability to work independently across multiple field locations.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and other environmental elements while performing field-based responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to operate a company vehicle and travel throughout assigned territories.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours service issues.

Preferred

• Experience supporting telecommunications network operations and service restoration activities.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on network facilities.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, generators, or supporting site infrastructure.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience providing smart hands support in a telecommunications or network environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced field service environment.

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$49,674 - $66,300 in these states: NE
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

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