Job Description

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

The Utility Locator Technician is accountable for accurately identifying, locating, and protecting company fiber assets and preventing costly repair and restoration due to a fiber cut or damage within a dig or excavation site. This role must locate fiber optic cable to identify if the dig site is clear or if a conflict exists based on locating instructions, and in relation to company fiber asset records in company systems.

The Main Responsibilities

• Uses various software to perform additional tasks involved with the daily operations of Cable Protection Operations. Maintains tools, test sets, and electronic equipment including, but not limited to fiber optic transmission equipment, lightwave multiplexing equipment, AC and DC power equipment.
• Identifies and marks all utility locations with paint and capture photos (Prove-IT) for upload to company systems as required. Protect cable and network infrastructure from damage due to faulty locations.
• Accesses and processes tickets through company systems. Uses various software to perform additional tasks involved with the daily operations of Cable Protection Operations.
• Updates site records, enter appropriate detailed log information on trouble tickets for reference and provides reports to others on status updates and issues related to assignment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Must be knowledgeable in the efficient operation of test equipment to verify cable faults.
• Must have a basic ability to read maps, cable plats, and schematics.
• Must be physically able to climb utility poles using pole climbers.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

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

$42,132 - $56,175 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 #: 335159

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 . 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.

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