Field Telecom Technician — Fiber & DSL Installations

Lumen Technologies; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies in Osseo, MN is seeking a Field Communications Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing residential and small business telecom services, including POTS, DSL, VDSL, and fiber, and ensuring network reliability. You will work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime; after-hours and weekend shifts may be required.

A valid driver's license and ability to climb are needed.

Qualifications

• Field experience in telecom or electrical work is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of POTS, DSL, and fiber networks.
• Ability to operate telecom test equipment and interpret diagrams.
• Willingness to perform installation and maintenance tasks in the field.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and test POTS, HSI, Networking, VDSL, and Fiber to the Home services.
• Enable wireless/wired network on modems/routers and manage cabling across sites.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems and perform testing.
• Read service orders, coordinate testing, and discuss requirements with customers.
• Identify additional revenue opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work varying shifts with potential overtime and valid driver's license requirements.

Skills

Field experience

Telecom basics

Low voltage skills

HVAC skills

Tools

965DPS

T-Berd

OTDR

Locator

HST3000

Job description

Lumen Technologies in Osseo, MN is seeking a Field Communications Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and testing residential and small business telecom services, including POTS, DSL, VDSL, and fiber, and ensuring network reliability. You will work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime; after-hours and weekend shifts may be required.

A valid driver's license and ability to climb are needed.