Traveling OSP Inspector

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Location: Lubbock, TX

Description

We are now seeking several talented telecom Traveling Outside-Plant (OSP) Inspectors to support our strategic expansion. These positions are located across the US and support our work in providing fiber optic construction across rural America. This position is key to providing expert supervision of construction crews. Your job is to ensure construction contractors are placing fiber optic cable according to the customer's requests (buried, underground, aerial) and engineering work prints (staking sheets).

We currently have work across the US. If you enjoy the outdoors, work well with a team, and are willing to travel, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions of a Traveling OSP Inspector will include the following:

• Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions).


• Ensuring correct depths of facilities, placement, and taking sequential numbers (numbers every two feet stamped into cabling) and that the correct number of pedestals/handholes, among other things, are installed and in the desired locations.


• Assist in establishing schedules, coordinating, monitoring workflow, and tracking cost expenditures.


• Preparing reports and documents and maintaining project records.


• Resolving design and staking sheet problems in the field during construction and, when necessary, interpreting company guidelines for specific applications.


• Provide quality control to ensure adherence to construction/engineering standards/specifications.


• Interacting with landowners, permit agencies, and other company departments.

Requirements

• Must own your own vehicle and be willing to travel up to 100% of the time.


• Some knowledge of telecommunication engineering/construction practices is desired.


• Must be able to read schematics, maps, and work prints (staking sheets).


• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and possess basic computer skills.


• Previous work in Telecom Inspection with RUS experience preferred.


• Must be capable of performing repetitive physical motions that include bending, standing, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain (in varied weather conditions).


• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.


• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.


• High school diploma or GED.

Benefits

At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career on every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with the following:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.


• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.


• Educational opportunities.


• Work-life balance.


• A competitive salary and benefits.