Field Inspector - Outside Plant

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Health coverage (Medical, dental, and视

Employer paid life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) is seeking a full-time Outside Plant Field Inspector to oversee telecom construction projects in the field. You will ensure safety, adherence to timelines, and compliance with engineering plans and regulations, acting as the primary field agent.

The role requires travel up to 100%, outdoor work in varying weather, and the ability to read engineering drawings and staking sheets. Proficiency with Excel and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Travel up to 100% of the time.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions and uneven terrain.
• Ability to bend, stand, climb, lift and walk for miles.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, maps, schematics, and staking sheets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations of outside telecom construction crews.
• Inspect underground facilities to verify placement depth, labeling, and infrastructure accuracy.
• Monitor site progress to ensure safety, plans, and building standards.
• Coordinate field logistics, scheduling, and project workflow to keep builds on time and within budget.
• Maintain inspection logs and site records; provide status updates to leadership.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts by interpreting engineering schematics.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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