Fiber Optic Outside Plant Tech — Build & Maintain Networks

Wabash-Valley-Power-Alliance; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Short/Long Disability

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Service Discounts

Wellness Programs

On-site Fitness Centers

Job summary

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing team. You’ll build, maintain, and troubleshoot the fiber-optic network delivering high-speed services in a bargaining unit role with an apprenticeship program.

You’ll install, splice, and test OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables, repair non-conforming components, and support aerial/underground infrastructure while following safety standards for reliable service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years in network construction, operations or installation.
• Possession of CDL Class A with Air Break Endorsement and clean driving record preferred.
• BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber or Copper certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and maintain OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables.
• Troubleshoot and repair network components to ensure performance.
• Maintain aerial and underground network infrastructure and adhere to safety standards.
• Collaborate with teammates to install equipment at customer locations and network cabinets.
• Participate in on-call rotation to ensure network uptime.

Skills

Fiber-optic knowledge

STP cable knowledge

OSP/ISP topology

Operate vehicles

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class A with Air Brakes

BICSI INSTC/INSTF Certification

Job description

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing team. You’ll build, maintain, and troubleshoot the fiber-optic network delivering high-speed services in a bargaining unit role with an apprenticeship program.

You’ll install, splice, and test OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables, repair non-conforming components, and support aerial/underground infrastructure while following safety standards for reliable service.