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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Telecommunications Technician - **Company:** Lumen Inc - **Location:** Great Falls, MT, United States - **Salary:** $31,054.0 - $83,782.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Transmissions, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Ethernet - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F4F277FFEE2E44CFBAA6A902888077B3/job/ ## About the Role * At least six months experience diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing testing with volt ohm meters, TMS, or comparable equipment. * At least six months experience provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, DSL, and fiber circuits. * Must be proficient in switch maintenance and routines, working knowledge of IOF, SONET/DWDM equipment and services. * Requires a valid state drivers' license with satisfactory driving record. * Ability to work varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime, and/or callouts, weekends, and holidays. Preferred Qualifications: * At least 12 months experience diagnosing circuit trouble, and performing routine testing, including measuring AC/DC current using volt ohm meters, OTDR, or comparable test equipment. * At least 12 months experience provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, DSL, and fiber circuits or services. * Experience working with 5ESS switches. * Experience including ROADM, Infinera, QMOE, IP Ethernet. * Certification or training in the maintenance and operation of D4 channel banks, Calix DSL systems, Adtran (DLC), Fujitsu (FO Transport), and Alcatel DSL systems. * Experience working independently with little supervision. ## Description The Central Office Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication systems within central office environments. They ensure the smooth operation of communication networks by managing equipment and providing customer support. The position is responsible for the provisioning and maintenance of subscriber loop carrier systems, DSL, POTS, GPON, digital and optical muxes. Location and Schedule This is a full time position located in Great Falls, MT. The typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Will also include an on call rotation. May also include nights, weekends, and holidays. The Main Responsibilities * Installs, performs routine maintenance, analyzes defects, tests, adjusts, repairs, and maintains complex equipment such as switching systems, circuit equipment, network terminal equipment, and data/digital equipment by using electrical and or electronic measuring devices. * Plans jobs and determines materials and resources needed to complete tasks, updates work and maintenance logs, keeps team and managers informed on the status of projects. * Travels between central office locations * Reviews and interprets work orders, wiring lists, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings and follows standard practices in the performance of job duties. * Utilizes knowledge of general input and analysis of ESS translations. * Runs diagnostic test programs, analyzes defects and/or tests various types of telephone switching equipment (5ESS, Electronic Data Switching, etc.), uses various types of testing devices, e.g., volt-ohm meters, spectrum analyzers, digital communications, data analyzers, etc. ## Related Videos - [Create DSL (Domain Specific Language) on top of Swift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/707-create-dsl-domain-specific-language-on-top-of-swift) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [How to kill JavaScript from your Stack with HTMX and Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1427-how-to-kill-javascript-from-your-stack-with-htmx-and-kotlin) - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) ## Related Articles - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Remote Work: Best Practices for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/315-remote-work-best-practices-for-developers)