Field Technician II

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

We have an immediate opening for Field Technician II. The Field Technician II may be required to perform a variety of different functions based on the need of the geographic area. Under minimalsupervision and utilizing established guidelines, procedures, and / or policies the Technician is responsible to effectively perform all functions requiredfor Field Tech I. Responsible for installation, decommissioning and troubleshooting problems of network equipment and circuits. This includes thefiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within. Demonstrates a degree of experience with circuit provisioning, maintenance & testing(DS1 / DS3 / SONET), test equipment, telecommunication equipment installation and acceptance. Responsible for the outside plant network in eachgeographic boundary, including metro and long-haul fibers.

The Main Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes / replaces defective equipment, and works with appropriate resources to isolate and ultimately restore network. Proactively identify potential problem areas to ensure integrity of the network and company. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
• Performs the installation / change / decommission and testing of Next Generation technologies such as Edge Compute, Wavelength services, Fiber Optic Transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network layers for all available bandwidths offered. Required to install and test network and customer equipment (CPE) including installation and delivery of all end user services. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
• AC Power (on limited basis)
• DC power installs including tertiary and BDCBB.
• Large Netbuild management (PM Duties)
• Utilizes industry standard software and hardware to accurately locate, mark, and protect underground outside plant facilities without error.
• Responsible for asset management processes and replenishment of on-site / truck materials. Coordinates shipping and receiving of company and customer materials. Maintains tools, test sets, and all network equipment. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
• Performs level 1 preventive scheduled maintenance and inspections on network and critical infrastructure equipment including HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.
• Proficient in all the systems and applications required to perform the job function adequately. Update / report inventory records changes, complete transactional updates within systems to show appropriate activities by job type, enter appropriate time log, and responsive to requests for information / escalations. Regularly provides status updates and reports problem situations related to assignments to management. Assist other personnel to complete these activities when needed.

What We Look For in a Candidate

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

$51,188 - $68,250 in these states : HI

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.

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Requisition # : 338627

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline

11 / 05 / 2025