Fiber Optic Outside Plant Tech — Apprenticeship & Growth

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs with on-site fitness

Job summary

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help build, maintain, and troubleshoot the fiber-optic network delivering our high-speed services and participate in a Bargaining Unit apprenticeship program.

You’ll perform installation, splicing, termination, testing, and maintenance of OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables, troubleshoot issues, and support aerial and underground infrastructure while adhering to safety standards and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in network construction, operations/maintenance, or installation.
• Possessing CDL Class A with Air Brake Endorsement or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and maintain OSP/ISP fiber-optic and STP cabling.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-compliant components to ensure network reliability.
• Maintain aerial and underground network infrastructure following safety standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to install equipment at customer locations and network cabinets.
• Participate in mandatory on-call rotation to ensure uptime.

Skills

Fiber-optic knowledge

Splicing & termination

Testing & troubleshooting

On-site safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A with Air Brake

BICSI Installer 2 certification

Job description

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you'll help build, maintain, and troubleshoot the fiber-optic network delivering our high-speed services and participate in a Bargaining Unit apprenticeship program.

You’ll perform installation, splicing, termination, testing, and maintenance of OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables, troubleshoot issues, and support aerial and underground infrastructure while adhering to safety standards and