Field Inspector - Outside Plant

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Comprehensive health coverage (Medical

Employer paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development and career?

Job summary

Michigan Broadband Services is seeking a full-time Outside Plant Field Inspector to oversee telecom construction projects. You will ensure safety, adherence to plans, and regulatory guidelines while supporting network growth.

Responsibilities include inspecting installations, tracking progress, and coordinating with landholders, permitting offices, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and staking sheets preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and navigate rough terrain.

Responsibilities

• Inspect underground facilities and verify placement depth and labeling.
• Monitor field crews and contractors to ensure safety and schedule adherence.
• Maintain inspection logs and report progress to project leadership.
• Interpret engineering schematics to resolve field conflicts.
• Coordinate with landholders, permitting offices, subcontractors, and teams.
• Ensure compliance with company, engineering, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with field logistics and budgeting to keep builds on time.
• Perform quality control reviews of field work.

Skills

Reading schematics

Excel proficiency

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Field inspections

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) is hiring a full-time Outside Plant Field Inspector. 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

The essential functions of anOutside Plant Field Inspectorwill include:

• 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