Field Technician I - Dallas, TX

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

Ready to launch your career in telecommunications and network infrastructure? As a Field Technician I, you will receive hands-on training while supporting fiber-based network services, customer installations, data center environments, and colocation facilities across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with technology, solving problems, and operating independently in the field. You will be equipped with the tools, training, and support needed to build a long-term career in a growing technical industry.

The Main Responsibilities

- Install, maintain, and support fiber-based network services for commercial customers.
- Perform fiber cross-connects, equipment installations, and basic troubleshooting activities.
- Support customer installations in enterprise, data center, and colocation environments.
- Respond to service tickets and assist with identifying and resolving network issues.
- Complete rack-and-stack activities and cable management tasks as assigned.
- Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures while working independently in the field.
- Participate in on-call rotations and support after-hours maintenance activities when required.Collaborate with team members and customers to deliver reliable service and a positive customer experience.
- Understands that basics of installation/change/decommissioning/testing of transport, Ethernet, SONET and IP network layers for all available bandwidths offered.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required:

- High School Diploma or GED or up to 2 years of relevant job experience including 1+ years network monitoring, installation, or maintenance/repair.
- Ability to work onsite throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work overtime, occasional weekends, and participate in on-call rotations after training.
- On-call 24x7 on a rotational basis, on stand-by, call out, dispatch, and overtime are required as dictated by the business.
- A valid driver’s license
- Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; lift 50 lbs.; works in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience as a Field Technician, Fiber Technician, Data Center Technician, Cable Technician, Installation Technician, Network Technician, or similar role.
- Exposure to fiber optic infrastructure, installation, testing, or troubleshooting.
- Experience with rack-and-stack activities and equipment deployments.
- Experience supporting commercial customers, data centers, or colocation facilities.
- Familiarity with telecommunications tools, testing equipment, and structured cabling.
- Technical certification, trade school education, community college training, military technical experience, or other hands-on technical training.Mechanical, electrical, utility, infrastructure, or customer installation experience.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and field environments

Compensation

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

$45,021 - $60,027 in these states: TX

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 wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

- Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)
- Bonus Structure (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information)

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Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:  
https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen

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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 . 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.

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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.

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