Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician)

Indiana Electric Cooperatives; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Profit sharing

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 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. You’ll install, splice, terminate, test, and maintain OSP/ISP fiber and STP cables, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with colleagues at customer locations and network cabinet sites while following

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years in network construction, operations/maintenance, or installation for data delivery.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and maintain a clean driving record.
• BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber or Copper (INSTC/INSTF) or Technician (TECH) certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, splicing, termination, testing, and maintenance of OSP/ISP fiber-optic and STP cables.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged or non-compliant network components to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground network infrastructure; adhere to safety standards.
• Collaborate to install equipment at customer locations and network cabinet sites.
• Participate in a mandatory on-call rotation to ensure network uptime.

Skills

Fiber-optic knowledge

STP knowledge

OSP/ISP topology

Equipment operation

Schematic reading

Independent work

Communication

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma

1–3 years network install/ops

CDL Class A

Air Brake Endorsement

BICSI INSTC/INSTF/TECH certs (preferred)

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. We believe that no matter where you choose to live or work, you should have access to high quality utility services that allow you an opportunity to thrive.

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.

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

Core Values:

We’re guided by our core values – Act with Integrity, Embrace Differences, Committed to Community, Be Innovative, Make Each Day Meaningful, and Seek Quality Results and we’re looking for team members who share these values!

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 Bargaining Unit position with an Apprenticeship 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 Endorsement along with maintaining a clean driving record.
• Possession of BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber or Copper (INSTC or INSTF)orTechnician (TECH) certifications are preferred.