NineStar Connect - Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician)

About the Role

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting the fiber-optic network that delivers our high-speed services. This is a Bargaining Unit position with an Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient transport and delivery of NineStar Connect services, including installation, splicing, termination, testing, and maintenance of OSP/ISP fiber-optic and shielded-twisted-pair (STP) cables.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-compliant network components to guarantee optimal network performance and reliability.
• Maintain and repair both aerial and underground network infrastructure, demonstrating proficiency in safe work practices and adherence to industry standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to install equipment and devices at customer locations and network cabinet sites.
• Participate in a mandatory on-call rotation to ensure network uptime.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fiber-optic and STP cable structure, uses, and network components, as well as “best-practices.”
• Knowledge of various OSP/ISP network architecture and topology.
• Knowledge of operating various types of vehicles and construction equipment.
• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, and follow engineering specification schematic staking sheets and diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to professionally communicate with coworkers and various business contacts.
• Ability to work independently while making technical decisions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years in network construction, operations/maintenance, or installation used for the delivery of data, video, and voice over various media.
• Possessing or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement along with maintaining a clean driving record.
• Possession of BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber or Copper (INSTC or INSTF) or Technician (TECH) certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Various service discounts
• Wellness programs with paid incentives
• On-site fitness centers at each office location
• Continuing education reimbursement funds
• In-house training and ongoing development

About NineStar Connect

NineStar Connect is an innovative, community-minded cooperative providing communications, energy, water, and sewer services. We empower thoughtful development and improve quality of place in Central Indiana by ensuring access to high-quality utility services. We are guided by our core values: Act with Integrity, Embrace Differences, Committed to Community, Be Innovative, Make Each Day Meaningful, and Seek Quality Results.