Field OSP Technician – Travel-Heavy Telecom Inspections

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC) is seeking a field observer/inspector to oversee contractor work on telecom construction sites. You will inspect workmanship, verify adherence to specifications, and document progress with daily reports in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel weekly. You will coordinate with teams, pass screenings as required, and contribute to accurate as-built documentation and

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with the capability to work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor work for adherence to project specifications.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between field operations and contract stipulations.
• Prepare daily Field Observation Reports and weekly progress updates.
• Monitor materials, quantities, and inventory on the job site.
• Annotate construction prints and create precise as-built documentation.
• Submit reports on fiber loss, schematics, and final project documentation.
• Conduct concluding inspections to verify project completion and site cleanup.
• Locate and confirm existing telecommunications utilities as necessary.
• Map project areas and position proposed telecom routes and facility sites.
• Update staking sheets to reflect changes occurring during construction.
• Review and submit revised documentation to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Teamwork & autonomy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablet & Computer proficiency

Job description

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC) is seeking a field observer/inspector to oversee contractor work on telecom construction sites. You will inspect workmanship, verify adherence to specifications, and document progress with daily reports in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel weekly. You will coordinate with teams, pass screenings as required, and contribute to accurate as-built documentation and