NineStar Connect - Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician) Job at NineStar Connect, Greenfield, IN

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  • NineStar Connect
  • Greenfield, IN

Job Description



NineStar Connect is an innovative community-minded, communications, energy, water, and sewer cooperative. We provide the infrastructure that empowers thoughtful development and improves quality of place in Central Indiana.

Career Development:

- We value employees that have a desire to learn and provide reimbursement funds for continuing education. We’re also committed to in-house training and ongoing development. 

Company Benefits:

- At NineStar Connect we offer a competitive array of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance along with profit sharing and various service discounts.

Wellness:

- We offer a variety of wellness programs with paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location.

Job Description



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 barganning Unit position with an Apprenticship Program. 

What you'll do:

  • 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.

Qualifications



Knowledge of: 

  • Fiber-optic and STP cable structure, uses, and network components, as well as, “best-practices". 
  • Various OSP/ISP network architecture and topology.
  • Operating various types of vehicles and construction equipment.

Ability to: 

  • Effectively read, comprehend, and follow engineering specification schematic staking sheets and diagrams. 
  • Follow oral and written instructions. 
  • Professionally communicate with coworkers and various business contacts.
  • Work independently while making technical decisions. 
  • Lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Education and Experience:

  • 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 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. 

Additional Information



NineStar Connect does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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