Indiana’s smallest independent telephone company announced its vision to expand its horizons with the hiring of a new broadband and telecommunications field technician.
Geetingsville Telephone Company, located in the northern part of Clinton County, has served the community of Clinton County since 1901 and stands as one of only a few independent telecommunication companies still operating in Indiana. In 1991, Geetingsville sought to expand its services by installing its first digital fiber-optic system to replace the outdated electronic switches and bring the company into modern times.
In 1997, Geetingsville began offering internet service, known as Geetel, to communities of Clinton County, and the company now serves approximately 175 landline telephones and 1,000 internet customers.
In 2012, Geetingsville began installing fiber-optic service to residents in Rossville, which further expanded in 2022 by building an ILEC exchange with fiber to home. Geetingsville is looking toward the future as the team anticipates further expansion to surrounding communities.
“We pride ourselves on the quality technical service we provide our customers; but our strength lies in our customer service,” the team released. “We continued our fiber expansion over the last year to include communities in Kilmore, Lake Ridge, Little Lakes and soon to be Moran.”
The company announced that in anticipation of the expansion, the team is seeking to add to the small employee base by hiring a field technician team member.
Employment Description:
- Geetingsville Telephone Company is seeking a talented, initiative-taking, detailed oriented individual to join our team. The full-time position is a broadband/telecommunications field technician position. Broadband/Telecommunication experience would be helpful but not required.
- The normal business hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- The office is located at 9155 N County Road 200 E in Frankfort.
- Along with an hourly wage, Geetingsville provide a benefits package which includes Health Insurance, paid Holidays, Vacation and Personal days, an employer/employee Simple IRA and company work truck.
Employment Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Must pass a background check
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Comfortable working off ladders, on roofs, in attics, crawl spaces and other confined and elevated locations and be able to lift 70 pounds at times.
- Basic mechanical skills
- Knowledge of and ability to operate basic hand and power tools
- Ability to plan work schedule to use time efficiently
- Ability/Willingness to learn to install and repair fiber optic cable
- Installation of broadband and telephone equipment at customer premise
- Troubleshoot Broadband/Telecommunications customer outages
- Assist with Material Inventory
Employment Basic Skills:
- Well-developed communications skills – written and oral
- Customer service oriented and professional in-person appear
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Basic computer skills
- Teamwork-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
Interested applicants may apply for the position by visiting geetel.net/about-us/careers and complete the employment application. Questions regarding the application may be directed to the Geetingsville Telephone Company at 765-258-3111. A cover letter and resume must be sent to [email protected].
“At Geetingsville, we are not just a telephone company—we are a part of the community, committed to delivering reliable, cutting-edge communications while honoring our rich history,” the team released. “As we continue to grow and evolve, our focus remains on what matters most: connecting people and serving our neighbors with the personal touch only a small, independent company can provide.”
