NineStar Connect - Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician)

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Greenfield, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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 Break Endorsement along with maintaining a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber or Copper (INSTC or INSTF) or Technician (TECH) certifications are preferred.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• paid parental leave
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• profit sharing
• various service discounts
• reimbursement funds for continuing education
• in-house training and ongoing development
• paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED