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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Telecommunications Technician - **Company:** Lumen Technologies, Inc - **Location:** Maplewood, MN, United States - **Salary:** $33,530.0 - $92,518.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Transmissions, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Ethernet, Integrated Services Digital Networks, Routing, Prism (Software) - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d49cd2dd6b5dd358 ## 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, ISDN, DC Power, Batteries, and fiber circuits. * Must be have knowledge of proficient in 5ESS DMS 100 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, Battery Analyzers, TDR, or comparable test equipment. * At least 12 months experience provisioning and maintaining POTS, DSO, DS1/T1, DS3/T3, DSL, ISDN, 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 AFC (DLC), Calix DSL systems, Adtran (DLC), Fujitsu (FO Transport), Tellabs, Coriant, Infinera, Nokia, 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/PRISM, Power, batteries, generators, digital and optical muxes., This is a full-time overnight position located in Maplewood, MN. The typical schedule is 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM or 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday night through Saturday morning. During the first six months, the selected candidate will work the day shift and will then transition to the night shift., * 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 5ESS 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 - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [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) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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