Telecommunications Technician

Company: Lumen
Location: Bowie
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

**ABOUT LUMEN**

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen's network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

**THE ROLE**

Position is responsible for interacting with Lumen customers professionally and courteously, remotely or in person to review and discuss service order requirements. Persons in this position will be expected to: evaluate customers' service needs in addition to recognizing and suggesting additional/alternative services as appropriate. Position is responsible for installing, repairing, and testing residential and small business telecommunication services and broadband products and services. -These responsibilities include enabling wireless/wired networks on company-approved modems/routers, connecting wires and cables to terminals, and attaching/detaching various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, poles and inside facilities from the cross-connect or serving terminal up to and inside the customer's home.

This position is eligible for a $1500 New Hire Sign-on Bonus (payable with first paycheck).

Starting salary ranges from $20.00 - $30.00 per hour with performance based 6-month incremental salary increases.

Posting 6/3 - 6/30/2022

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:**

- Install, maintain/repair, remove, rearrange, program, test and troubleshoot residential/small business products and services, including but not limited to POTS, HSI, Networking and fiber from the cross-connect or serving terminal into the customer's premise.

- Set up, reconfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot customer's wireless/wired home network, including but not limited to: wireless modems; LAN peripherals such as Wii; printers; IPTV; other wired and wireless communication devices linked into the home network.
- Complete various splicing connections on new and existing cable, fiber, wire and connects wires and cables to terminals and attach/detach various kinds of hardware to wires and cables. This includes cabling various electronic components (e.g., routers, computers, TVs, stereo systems and home entertainment systems) and installing/maintaining/repairing inside wiring and jacks.
- Utilizes hand tools, power tools and specialty tools, including test equipment (i.e., VFL, ONX, OTDR) and/or laptop computer to -install or repair and confirm product/service functioning properly, to troubleshoot and take appropriate action, and/or to coordinate repair and service issues with the applicable 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.
- Receive service orders and repair tickets from supervisor or other designated employees and performs specified work.
- Complete designated amount of work in a specified timeframe with a high degree of quality, adjusting work assignments or schedules to meet changing work-related priorities or demands.
- Interact with customers professionally and courteously via telephone and on the premises. Review and discuss service order requirements with customers, evaluating customers' needs in addition to recognizing and suggesting additional/alternative services 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. Test equipment, lines and services to verify proper installation and/or repair.
- Identify/explore additional revenue generation opportunities.
- Work well with others to achieve common goals and to foster a cooperative climate, as well as -works independently in the field with little supervision.
- Uses laptop for various purposes, including but not limited to: checking email, reviewing ticket or circuit information, running test routines.
- Work with telecom color-coded wires and cables. Work with basic electricity, as it relates to telecommunications.

**WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE**

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

- 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.
- Requires a valid state driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
- May climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles) exceeding 18 feet.
- 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).
- May perform strenuous physical activities including, but not limited to lifting objects weighing over 75 pounds.
- May perform job activities outdoors in different weather conditions (e.g., extreme cold and/or heat, inclement weather).

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**

- High school diploma

- 0 to 2 years of experience

**WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT**

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.

**EEO STATEMENT**

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, creed, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

**Salary Range**

**SALARY MIN:**

20

**SALARY MAX:**

30

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. 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.

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

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