Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, a progressive, employee owned, consulting firm, is seeking qualified individuals to perform telecommunications outside plant technical services involving cable staking, design, and count assignments – both aerial and buried.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Observe and inspect the contractors' work in progress to ensure the contract specifications are followed and that exceptions are noted
Reports discrepancies between the contract specifications and the job performed by the contractor to the supervisor
Communicate with the Project Resident on a regular basis with regard to work changes
Performs acceptance tests as directed
Completes daily work reports ("Field Observation Report")
Completes weekly progress reports listing materials and quantities used; also responsible for inventory and review of material shipped to the job site
Prepares "as built" records using staking sheets and schematics by revising drawings to reflect field changes
Upon completion of the job, revises cable schematics recording the "as built" changes; submits fiber-loss reports, cable schematics, and final "as-built" records
Completes Final Inspection to review the completed project and the clean-up
Obtains "right-of-way" information from the Department of Transportation on subject areas prior to staking; if private "right-of-way" must be obtained, reports to the Project Resident for necessary action (such as client communications, assistance with easement negotiations, etc.)
Surveys, verifies and locates existing utilities; verifies existing plant by referring to the highlighted map of roads and using a locator device; paints lines along the side of the road to designate the existing facilities and the proposed facilities; stakes proposed facilities
Maps out the road and all structures in the subject area
Revises staking sheets to add new facilities as work is completed listing all the required information; submits staking sheets to CADD Technician for entry to update the computerized records of the subject area; reviews the updated staking sheets for accuracy and submits to supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Outside Plant Telecom work experience along with OSP engineering, a plus.
Experience in designing and documenting Outside Plant Copper or Fiber Optic Cable facilities (UG, Aerial, Buried).
Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques related to utility work.
Familiarity in obtaining Permits including railroad, highway, pipeline, etc.
Experience with GIS helpful.
Ability to complete work according to customer specifications and requirements.
Must be able to work independently, travel weekly to job site as needed, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a substance abuse screening test.
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$41,069 to $63,167
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