NineStar Connect - Operations Assistant

  • Full-time

Company 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.

Career Development:

-          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.

Wellness:

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

Job Description

NineStar Connect is seeking a motivated Operations Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting our Electric Line crew, ensuring the smooth continuity of line service, inventory, and construction functions to meet the cooperatives objectives. This is a Bargaining Unit position. 

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Assist the Purchasing Coordinator with warehouse duties, deliveries, documentation, planning and organization of inventory, and planned jobs. 
  • Assist our Electric Line crew with operating various vehicles such as a Skid Steer, Bucket Truck, Digger Truck, Forklift, and various trailers.
  • Attend all job training, safety and specialized training as required.
  • Record necessary information on time sheets, work orders and any other source documents.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Hold a valid Indiana Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement (or can obtain one within 6 months)
  • Possess strong reading, writing, and math skills
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively address member inquiries
  • Quick learner and can grasp system geography efficiently
  • Can work independently and manage your own schedule
  • Comfortable reading basic schematics and drawings
  • Proficient in operating a variety of vehicles

Additional Information

Operations policy states all trades and crafts employees who are subject to “call-in” duty must reside (bonafide residence) within the perimeters of NineStar service territory. (15 miles radius from 2243 E Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140)

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.