Field Telecom Technician: Fiber, DSL & POTS Install & Repair

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Communications Technician in the Osseo, MN area to install, maintain, and repair copper and fiber networks, including POTS, DSL, and broadband services.

You will also enable and test network connectivity on customer modems and routers, read service orders, and troubleshoot technical issues onsite. The role requires willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, and possibly travel.

Qualifications

• Field experience in telecom or related low-voltage work preferred.
• Basic telecom, electrical, or HVAC knowledge helpful.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including overtime.
• Good communication with customers during onsite visits.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and test residential/small business telecom services (POTS, HSI, Ethernet, fiber).
• Enable network connectivity on modems/routers and wire components to terminals.
• Read service orders and diagrams to perform required work and tests.
• Use test equipment (965DPS, T-Berd, OTDR, Locator, HST3000) for testing and troubleshoot issues.
• Interact professionally with customers and discuss service requirements and options.

Skills

Field experience

Telecom basics

Valid driver’s license

Customer interaction

Tools

965DPS

T-Berd

OTDR

HST3000

Job description

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Communications Technician in the Osseo, MN area to install, maintain, and repair copper and fiber networks, including POTS, DSL, and broadband services.

You will also enable and test network connectivity on customer modems and routers, read service orders, and troubleshoot technical issues onsite. The role requires willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, and possibly travel.