Field Technician II- Cedar & St George, UT

Field Technician II
- Cedar City & St George, UT

Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, US, 84720 CEDAR CITY, UT, US, 84720 ST GEORGE, UT, US, 84770

Company: Lumen Technologies

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 minimal supervision and utilizing established guidelines, procedures, and/or policies the Technician is responsible for effectively performing all functions required of Field Tech I. The Technician is responsible for installation, decommissioning and troubleshooting problems of network equipment and circuits, including fiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within the geographic boundary, including metro and long‑haul fibers.

This position is located in Cedar City, UT or St George, UT.

• Troubleshoots network equipment, removes/replaces defective equipment, and works with appropriate resources to isolate and restore the network. Proactively identifies potential problem areas to ensure network integrity and assists other personnel when needed.
• Performs 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 offered bandwidths. Installs and tests network and customer equipment (CPE), including delivery of all end user services.
• 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.
• Maintains asset management processes and replenishment of on‑site/truck materials, coordinates shipping and receiving of company and customer materials, and maintains tools, test sets, and all network equipment.
• 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.
• Updates and reports inventory records, completes transactional updates within systems to reflect appropriate activities, enters time logs, and provides status updates and problem reports to management.

• 2+ years of experience in installation, testing, and turn‑up of telecommunication equipment including SONET, DS1/DS3, DWDM, routers, and switches.
• Strong technical and mechanical background with experience on the latest generation transport gear, critical infrastructure, and knowledge of locating fiber optic cable, right‑of‑way, and as‑built documentation.
• High degree of experience and/or knowledge of at least two of the four major technician disciplines:
  Transmission (DS1/DS3/SONET), Switching (circuit‑switching/SS7), TCP/IP (routers/higher‑layer protocols), and Outside Plant (fiber locating, OTDR, mass fusion splicing).
• Fundamental technical judgment while building internal and external networks.
• Maintenance of site security and cleanliness.
• PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Ability to quickly learn corporate databases.
• Availability for 24x7 on‑call rotational basis, including stand‑by, call‑out, dispatch, and overtime as required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities.
• Excellent time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Physical capability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift 50 pounds, and work in all weather conditions.

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

• $49,674 - $66,300 in these states: UT

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…