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CenturyLink

Global telecommunications and IT services provider

Field Technician I - GA

Telecom & Utility Field ServicePosted on Nov 10
Full-time$41.3k - $54.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED, or up to two years of relevant job experience, including at least one year of network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
  • Experience and/or knowledge in at least one technician discipline: transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), switching (circuit switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher-layer protocols), or outside plant (fiber locating, OTDR, or mass fusion splicing).
  • Knowledge of locating fiber-optic cable, rights-of-way, and as-builts.
  • Ability to maintain site security and cleanliness.
  • Personal computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
  • Ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
  • Availability for rotational 24x7 on-call, standby, call-out, dispatch, and overtime duties as business needs dictate.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 50 pounds; and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Process deliveries and replenish consumables; coordinate shipping and receiving of materials.
  • Maintain tools, test sets, and electronic equipment, including fiber-optic transmission equipment, lightwave multiplexing equipment, and AC and DC power equipment.
  • Assist with installation, provisioning, testing, and maintenance of DS0 through OC192 services.
  • Install and test transmission and switching equipment as needed.
  • Troubleshoot network equipment, remove and replace defective modules, track spare parts, and ensure repairs.
  • Monitor and locate routes, assist with service restoration, and proactively respond to potential problem areas to protect network integrity.
  • Learn the systems and applications required to perform the job.
  • Update installation records, enter detailed information in trouble tickets, and report assignment status and issues.
  • Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance and inspections on equipment and critical infrastructure, including HVAC systems, high-voltage electrical systems, and DC power plants.
  • Support daily operations and maintenance under the direction of the Lead Technician; assist with cable runs, equipment installations, and site preparation.
  • Perform facility maintenance, housekeeping, and cleanup to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
  • Manage warehouse inventory, materials, and equipment tracking.
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving of tools, equipment, and network materials.
  • Support service tickets and routine operational tasks.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on generators, battery systems, and HVAC equipment.
  • Participate in training and progressively support customer and network installation activities as skills develop.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of relevant job experience.
  • Attention to detail and organizational capabilities.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

About the Company

CenturyLink

Global telecommunications and IT services provider

CenturyLink, now Lumen Technologies, provides telecommunications and IT services for businesses and government, including voice, network, cloud, and managed services. Its offerings cover VoIP, SIP Trunking, hosted VoIP, SD-WAN, MPLS, IPVPN, plus Big Data as a Service, IoT, and cloud management across hybrid, private, and public clouds—backed by data centers. Compared with competitors, it combines traditional communications with modern network and cloud services at scale, serving a wide range of industries globally. Its goal is to help customers communicate, connect, and digitally transform with secure, reliable, and scalable network and cloud solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Monroe, LA
Founded
1930

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