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.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

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

As a Central Office Technician/Field Communications Technician, you will be an integral part of our network operations team, responsible for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our fiber optic and Ethernet networks. You will work both in the office, managing switches and network infrastructure, and in the field, designing circuits and pair gain systems.

Location and Schedule

• Reporting Location is Eagle Colorado, daily travel is required.

• Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm

• Rotating weekly pager duty to include nights, weekends and holidays.

The Main Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair fiber optic and Ethernet networks within the central office.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and execute network expansion projects.

• Document all operations, including maintenance and repair activities, to comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.

• The Central Office Technician will split their time between the central office environment, which is a standard office setting, and fieldwork, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions and physical labor

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in various conditions. Will be working in equipment rooms (i.e., switch, transmission, power and vault within central office locations, remote equipment huts, customer premise locations and controlled environments vaults

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to lifting and/or moving objects weighing over 100 pounds.

• Ability to travel on short notice, may travel to remote or distant locations. May be away from home overnight(s) on temporary assignments for varying lengths of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months experience within the last five (5) years diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC/DC current using volt ohm meters, TMS, or comparable test equipment.

• Perform all types of switch maintenance including routines and troubles.

• Basic electricity knowledge as it relates to telecommunications (through classes or on the job-related training) including reading & interpreting circuit diagrams, equipment drawings, & technical manuals.

• Working knowledge of Sonet/DWDM equipment and services (e.g. DCS and optical muxes).

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$59,850 - $79,800 in these states: CO

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs

Requisition #: 333898

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Salary Range

Salary Min :

59850

Salary Max :

79800

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com)

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.