NineStar Connect Outside Plant Technician (Fiber Optic Technician)

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly motivated Outside Plant Technician to join our growing this role youll 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 youll 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time