Senior Field Technician - Telecom & Network Installations

Lumen; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is hiring for a Field Technician III in Dallas, TX. This role performs a variety of field tasks with minimal supervision, installing, testing, and maintaining transport, Ethernet, SONET and IP networks, and handling CSU/DSU and CPE for customers.

You will troubleshoot network equipment, support outside plant fiber work, oversee asset management, and participate in on-call rotations. Candidates should have 5+ years in telecom/data center environments and be comfortable working outdoors in

Qualifications

• 5+ years technician experience in a telecommunications/data center environment.
• Master knowledge of standard telecommunication practices and technologies.
• Ability to perform outside plant work and fiber testing with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment and restores service while identifying problem areas.
• Installs and tests transport, Ethernet, SONET and IP network layers for all bandwidths.
• Handles CSU/DSU, CPE installation, and outside plant fiber testing.
• Oversees asset management, tools and materials, and participates in PM duties.
• On‑call 24x7 in rotation and supports team with complex tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Telecommunications knowledge

Field service experience

Safety awareness

Tools

CPE installation

Fiber testing

HVAC knowledge

Networking equipment

Job description

Lumen is hiring for a Field Technician III in Dallas, TX. This role performs a variety of field tasks with minimal supervision, installing, testing, and maintaining transport, Ethernet, SONET and IP networks, and handling CSU/DSU and CPE for customers.

You will troubleshoot network equipment, support outside plant fiber work, oversee asset management, and participate in on-call rotations. Candidates should have 5+ years in telecom/data center environments and be comfortable working outdoors in