What are the responsibilities and job description for the NineStar Connect - Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician) position at Wabash Valley Power Alliance?
Company Description
NineStar Connect is a forward-thinking, community-focused cooperative that provides communications, energy, water, and wastewater services. As a multi-utility provider, we play a vital role in building the infrastructure that supports thoughtful growth and enhances the quality of life in Central Indiana. We believe that everyone—no matter where they live—deserves access to high-quality utility services that empower them to thrive.
Why Join NineStar?
- We Invest in You: Tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and career development.
- Top-Tier Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, profit sharing, parental leave, and more.
- We Support Your Wellness: Fitness centers at every location and programs that reward healthy habits with paid incentive programs.
Make your work matter—join a company that’s rooted in the community and growing for the future.
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) 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.