Operations Service Technician I

Lumos is looking for Operations Service Technicians to bring the future of connectivity to our customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining services and equipment in homes and businesses. Technicians set up fiber facilities, including Multi-Ports, and remove company-owned ONTs as needed.

You will handle provisioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of GPON/PON, routers, switches, DSL equipment, and more. Additionally, you’ll install cross-connects at cross-connect and LCC cabinets for fiber circuits. Working onsite with customers and in collaboration with our Service Operations Center (SOC), you’ll play a key role in ensuring seamless connectivity.

Company Summary Lumos is on a mission to deliver lightning-fast, 100% Fiber Optic internet to the communities that need it most. After the merger of Lumos Networks and North State in 2022, we quickly rose to become a leading fiber internet provider. And as of April 1, 2025, we’ve joined forces with T-Mobile to launch T-Fiber—a joint venture that blends Lumos’ infrastructure expertise with T-Mobile’s national reach to bring fiber to more homes than ever before.

We currently connect over 475,000 homes, businesses, and multi-family buildings across nine states in the East and Midwest. With major growth in markets like Ohio, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia—and a shared goal of reaching 12 to 15 million homes by 2030—Lumos is playing a vital role in closing the digital divide. Our Mission Values At Lumos, we are driven by our commitment to a brighter tomorrow .

We take pride in being the first to deliver 100% Fiber Optic Internet for families, small businesses, and communities. We know the possibilities of tomorrow can’t be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. And when we deliver uninterrupted Internet and limitless capacity, we create new opportunities for everyone.

We believe that the past is over, and the future is fast.

Who We Are

: the disruptors of the status quo. Guided by our purpose and startup mindset , we step up, move first, and adapt as we go. Here, there’s no hierarchy, only hustle.

We are all servant leaders , confident in our purpose and humble enough to pay close attention to the details. We all have the power to help solve problems and find solutions for our customers and teammates - and we do - by putting people first and doing whatever it takes to build loyalty with our customers and within our team. We’re passionate about our customers’ experience .

Their futures don’t stand still, and neither do ours. We’ll never stop reinventing ourselves to meet our customers’ evolving needs - because we know that our work, delivering 100% fiber optic internet, truly changes people’s lives. Essential Functions Installs troubleshoots basic Voice, Data, and Video services on fiber networks.

Perform data entry tasks on computers: updating trouble tickets, processing orders, completing timesheets, provisioning systems equipment, and updating internet service. Provisions configures Wi-Fi: SSID settings, Guest Network Access wireless firewall options. Troubleshoots and resolves wireless connectivity issues.

, residential gateways, routers, switches, security systems, and station wiring). , Voice, Broadband). Performs other duties as assigned, including departmental cross-functional projects.

Training Components – Technician I (Non-Inclusive): Training may include Zhone, SmartRG, AirTies, cabling and testing, Light Level Meter operation, and other relevant training as deemed necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required 1-2 years of related experience. High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Valid, fully unencumbered Driver’s License required. Must reside within 30 minutes of the normal reporting location, including home-based work locations.