Telecommunications Technician

Lumen is looking for a Telecommunications Technician to perform installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-speed internet networks, including associated wiring and equipment. The role involves climbing poles, digging up and burying cable, and working in confined spaces. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and experience as a customer-facing telecom operations technician.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or higher
• Ability to distinguish colors on facilities
• Ability to handle 28 ft extension ladders (up to 75 lbs. routine work) and manhole covers (up to 150 lbs.)
• Ability to successfully complete service tech boot camp training, POTS/DSL installation/repair, cable splicing/maintenance, basic transmissions, air pressure, and HSI installations
• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications
• Ability to work in confined spaces (attics, crawl spaces, utility holes,) ability to work aloft (ladder)
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Ability to work varying shifts and hours including days/nights, weekends, and holidays, and possible mandatory overtime
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
• Supplemental Pay (see Customer SVC Tech)