Field Inspector - Outside Plant

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) matching

Health coverage

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) is hiring a full-time Outside Plant Field Inspector based out of Carney, MI. You will oversee telecom construction projects, enforce safety protocols, and ensure alignment with engineering plans and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include on-site evaluations, documentation, and coordination with landholders and subcontractors. Candidates should be able to travel extensively and work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, maps, and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, on-site evaluations of construction crews and contractors.
• Inspect underground facilities installations for depth, labeling, and accuracy.
• Track site progress to ensure safety, blueprints, and building standards.
• Assist with field logistics, scheduling, and project workflow.
• Compile inspection logs and provide status updates to leadership.
• Identify and resolve field staking conflicts using engineering drawings.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Serve as primary contact with landholders, permitting offices, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Maps & schematics

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) is hiring a full-time Outside Plant Field Inspector based out of Carney, MI. In this role, you will act as our primary field agent responsible for overseeing outside plan telecom construction projects. You will ensure all field operations adhere strictly to safety protocols, timeline goals, engineering plans, and state/federal regulatory guidelines to support the ongoing growth of our network.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct daily, on-site evaluations of internal construction crews and external contractors across all weather conditions.
• Inspect underground facilities installations to confirm proper placement depth, cable labeling, and general infrastructure accuracy.
• Track active site progress, verifying full alignment with safety requirements, engineering blueprints, and building standards.
• Facilitate field logistics, aid in scheduling, and streamline overall project workflow to keep builds within budget and on time.
• Compile clear inspection logs, manage site records, and provide routine status updates to project leadership.
• Pinpoint and solve field construction or staking conflicts through direct interpretation of engineering schematics.
• Execute through quality control reviews to guarantee compliance with company, engineering, and government regulations.
• Act as the primary point of contact connecting landholders, local permitting offices, sub-contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Travel is required throughout the assigned service area, up to 100%.
• Capacity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate uneven terrain on foot for several miles daily.
• Capable of safely performing the physical demands of the position, including bending, standing, climbing, lifting, and walking.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications construction practices is preferred.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, maps, schematics, and staking sheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Previous telecommunications inspection or RUS experience is preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project demands.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, dental, and vision)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities