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OSP Inspector

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Freeman, VA

Reporting To: Joel Williams

Compensation: $18.00 - $28.00 / hour

Description

To support our strategic expansion, we are now seeking several talented telecom Outside-Plant (OSP) Inspectors who possess a genuine interest in providing expert supervision of construction crews. Inspectors will ensure construction contractors place fiber optic cable (buried, underground, aerial) according to customers' requests and engineering work prints.

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions of an OSP Inspector will include:

Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions).
Ensuring correct depths of facilities and placement takes 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.
Assisting in the establishment of schedules, coordination, monitoring of workflow, and assisting in the tracking of 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, as well as other company departments.

Requirements

Must be willing to travel.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
You must have your own vehicle. Mileage will be paid according to the Federal Standards.
Knowledge of construction practices is desired, ideally within the telecommunications industry.
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 required.

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: