Field Technician II — Telecom Network & Fiber

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Field Technician II to install, decommission and troubleshoot network equipment across local fiber and transport infrastructures.

The role involves testing Next Gen technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Transport, Ethernet, SONET, IP) and performing field maintenance, asset management, and on-site testing. 2+ years in telecom installation/test, strong TCP/IP/fiber skills, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of installation, testing, and turn-up of telecom gear.
• Experience with DS1/DS3/SONET and other transport tech preferred.
• Ability to locate fiber, understand right-of-way, and As-Builts.
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes/replaces defective equipment, and isolates/restores network.
• Installs/changes/decommissions and tests Next Gen technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Optic Transport, Ethernet, SONET, IP).
• AC Power and DC power installs on limited basis.
• Asset management: inventory updates and on-site material replenishment.
• Maintain site security and cleanliness; coordinate shipping/receiving.

Skills

Field technician experience

Telecommunication equipment install

DS1/DS3/SONET knowledge

TCP/IP networking

Fiber locating/OTDR

Windows OS/MS Office

On-call availability

Valid driver’s license

Security clearance TS/SCI w/ Poly

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR

Fusion Splicing

Fiber testing

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Field Technician II to install, decommission and troubleshoot network equipment across local fiber and transport infrastructures.

The role involves testing Next Gen technologies (Edge Compute, Wavelength, Fiber Transport, Ethernet, SONET, IP) and performing field maintenance, asset management, and on-site testing. 2+ years in telecom installation/test, strong TCP/IP/fiber skills, and a valid driver’s license are required.