We are hiring an ambitious Operations Technician II - Federal to join our dynamic team at Lumen Technologies in Herndon, VA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Operations Technician II - Federal is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Operations Technician II - Federal at Lumen Technologies today!
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 The Operations Technician II – Federal (OSP Fiber Maintenance) ensures maintenance related to network fiber are accomplished to program and industry standards.
The Main Responsibilities • Work all aspects of OSP maintenance and splicing
• Splice and test fiber optic cable in all types of field environments
• Characterize installed fiber (OTDR, LTS-OPM, ORL, CD, PMD testing)
• Provide emergency response for fiber restorations
• Interface with OSP engineers to determine best course of action for repairs
• Install racks and Fiber Distribution Panels (FDPs)
• Terminate fiber optic cables
• Read and interpret Method of Procedures (MOPs), OSP drawings, and Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) traces
• Manually uncover manhole/handhole using hand tools
• Read and interpret splice diagrams
• Install indoor conduit (EMT) when required
• Provide assistance to route surveillance team when required
What We Look For in a Candidate • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to stand or sit for hours in front of splice machine
• Clean driving record
Education and Experience:
• Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Networks; or a related technical or vocational education or equivalent experience
• Three or more years applicable work experience
• Some local travel required
Security Requirements:
• US Citizenship required
• Selected candidate must be willing to undergo, receive, and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (TS-SCI w/poly)
What to Expect Next Requisition #: 300340
EEO Statement
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, 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.
Benefits of working as a Operations Technician II - Federal in Herndon, VA:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
