Network Technician

The Role

As a Lumen Network Technician, focused on installation and maintenance you will be responsible for all aspects of cable repair and maintenance both copper and fiber splicing, carrier systems repair and maintenance will be a feature of this position, also including but is not limited to installation and repairs on POTS and DSL services, buried section repairs (dig and fix), rehab and corrective action on irregular plant conditions in all aerial, buried and underground plant plus all installation aspects to include, but is not limited of GPON, DSL, bonded DSL and POTS services.

The shift for this position is 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday.

This is open to entry-level individuals. The preferred candidate will have some basic installation experience.

Location

For consideration you must reside in a driveable distance to Durango CO.

The Main Responsibilities

Install, maintain/repair and test residential/small business telecommunication service and broadband products such as: POTS, HSI, Networking, VDSL, Fiber to the Home. Enable the wireless/wired network on company-approved modems/routers. Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach/detach various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, poles and inside facility. This includes cabling various electronic components (e.g., routers, computers, etc.) Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues. Perform continuity and/or conformance testing. Use test equipment (e.g., 965DPS, T-Berd, OTDR) and/or coordinate testing of customer lines with the assistance of test center or other designated employees. Read and interpret customer service orders, repair tickets, technical (i.e., mechanical, electrical, digital) drawings, maps, blueprints, diagrams, etc. and perform specified work. Interact with customers professionally and courteously via telephone or on the premises. Review and discuss service order requirements with customers, evaluating customers service needs in addition to recognizing and suggesting additional/alternative service as appropriate. Confirm/update trouble reported, or services ordered, review billing information, respond to questions on features/usages/applications/capabilities of equipment and services, review systems configuration. Identify/explore additional revenue generation opportunities.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Must work varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, weekends and holidays. May be assigned to work out of town for varying lengths of time. Drive company-provided vehicle. Requires a valid state drivers license and a satisfactory driving record. May require compliance with State and Federal Department of Transportation Drive Qualification Regulations, including drug and alcohol testing. May require a CDL. May climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet. May require pole climbing certification. When working aloft with ladders or other equipment with weight-capacity ratings, employees must adhere to the Company safety policy and equipment weight requirements. May work in confined spaces (e.g., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes). May perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to: lifting and/or moving objects weighing over 75 pounds. May perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).

Compensation

Hourly Wage $15.07 - $39.83

Requisition #: 333282 Background Screening This position is part of a bargaining unit and represented by a union. Depending upon the applicable collective bargaining agreement under which you may be hired, you may be: (a) required to join the union and pay union dues as a condition of employment; or, (b) required to pay union dues, but not join the union as a condition of employment; or (c) free to chose whether or not to join the union, but if you do join the union you would be obligated to pay union dues. Equal Employment Opportunities

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