OSP Construction Inspector in Training (FTTH)

Telecon; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision from Day 1

Weekly Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short- &/

Job summary

Telecon is seeking an OSP Construction Inspector in Training (FTTH) to oversee subcontractor work on fiber-to-the-home projects from pre-construction through closeout on sites in Washington.

You will walk the sites, track crew production, document results, and enforce safety and regulatory requirements. Training is provided; experience in construction, telecom, or fiber is helpful but not required. This role offers regular hours and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Live within a reasonable daily drive of the Bellingham, Arlington, and Lake Goodwin area.
• Able to plan your own day, show up at the right site on time, and act on what you see, flagging problems and following up without waiting to be told.
• Ready to learn on the job, including reading construction drawings, applying inspection standards, and documenting work accurately.
• Comfortable using apps on a phone or laptop to log daily reports, photos, and production numbers.
• Available to work the full schedule, including a couple of evenings a week and about one weekend a month.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect subcontractor work on FTTH projects, including drilling, conduit and fiber placement, and splicing, from pre-construction planning through final closeout.
• Manage relationships with all project stakeholders, including clients, municipalities, property owners, permit holders, and plant owners, and stay in contact with state, county, and city agencies about planned or overlapping projects.
• Lead pre-construction walkouts and meetings, review upcoming projects for roadblocks, and confirm locates are clear and property owner and city requirements are met before crews start.
• Manage crew schedules, including where crews start and when each job is expected to finish, and make sure subcontractors have what they need to keep working.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance, and make sure field work matches the approved design.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections of workmanship, materials, and progress, and keep accurate inspection reports and construction documentation.
• Track and report daily production and materials to the client, including conduit and fiber placement quantities.
• Identify and report discrepancies in methods, materials, or scope, and work with Project Managers to resolve field issues.
• Identify, quote, and submit change requests for work beyond standard scope, and get approval before that work proceeds.
• Coordinate hard surface restoration with subcontractors, including scheduling and walking it with inspectors.
• Close out projects by walking them with stakeholders, completing a final quality control inspection, and confirming every change request has been submitted and approved.
• Enforce safety policies, client standards, and regulatory requirements on every site.

Skills

Driver's license

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Independent work

Job description

OSP Construction Inspector in Training (FTTH) Employment Type Regular - Full time Department Civil # of openings 1

OSP Construction Inspector in Training (FTTH)

Position Overview

Every build we take on ends with a community connected to a fiber network it will rely on for years. As an outside plant (OSP) Construction Inspector, you'll help make sure it gets built right. Maybe you've worked around construction or telecom before, or maybe you're ready to start a career in fiber. Either way, we'll train you on the standards, the drawings, and what good work looks like, then put you in charge of checking subcontractor crews on fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) projects from pre-construction walkouts through closeout.

Your days are spent outside walking routes, tracking crew production, catching problems early, and documenting everything, in all weather. You'll work independently, so you'll need to know where to be and when without anyone reminding you. There's room to grow from this role within Telecon.

This role is for someone who picks things up fast and finishes what they start. When something on a job doesn't look right, you ask until it makes sense, and you remember it next time. Construction, telecom, or fiber experience helps, but it isn't required. If you've been looking for a real way into fiber construction and you're ready to earn it, start here.

Quick Facts

• Location: Job sites in Bellingham, Arlington, and Lake Goodwin, WA and surrounding areas
• Wage: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, with potential for overtime
• Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a couple of evenings a week until 8 or 9 p.m. and about one weekend a month

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect subcontractor work on FTTH projects, including drilling, conduit and fiber placement, and splicing, from pre-construction planning through final closeout.
• Manage relationships with all project stakeholders, including clients, municipalities, property owners, permit holders, and plant owners, and stay in contact with state, county, and city agencies about planned or overlapping projects.
• Lead pre-construction walkouts and meetings, review upcoming projects for roadblocks, and confirm locates are clear and property owner and city requirements are met before crews start.
• Manage crew schedules, including where crews start and when each job is expected to finish, and make sure subcontractors have what they need to keep working.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for constructability and compliance, and make sure field work matches the approved design.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspections of workmanship, materials, and progress, and keep accurate inspection reports and construction documentation.
• Track and report daily production and materials to the client, including conduit and fiber placement quantities.
• Identify and report discrepancies in methods, materials, or scope, and work with Project Managers to resolve field issues.
• Identify, quote, and submit change requests for work beyond standard scope, and get approval before that work proceeds.
• Coordinate hard surface restoration with subcontractors, including scheduling and walking it with inspectors.
• Close out projects by walking them with stakeholders, completing a final quality control inspection, and confirming every change request has been submitted and approved.
• Enforce safety policies, client standards, and regulatory requirements on every site.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Live within a reasonable daily drive of the Bellingham, Arlington, and Lake Goodwin area.
• Able to plan your own day, show up at the right site on time, and act on what you see, flagging problems and following up without waiting to be told.
• Ready to learn on the job, including reading construction drawings, applying inspection standards, and documenting work accurately.
• Comfortable using apps on a phone or laptop to log daily reports, photos, and production numbers.
• Available to work the full schedule, including a couple of evenings a week and about one weekend a month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, telecom, utilities, or other field work.
• Experience reading construction drawings, maps, or blueprints.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing crews or subcontractors.
• Familiarity with fiber optic construction or OSP standards.

This position requires successful completion of a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including walking 2 to 5 miles a day through neighborhoods and job sites. Employees must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

This role is performed primarily outdoors on active construction sites and in neighborhoods, with regular exposure to weather, traffic, and active construction zones. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

• Medical, Dental & Vision from Day 1 – Cigna and Guardian, HSA-eligible option available
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match – 100% on your first 1%, plus 50% on the next 5% contributed
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support anytime, anywhere, for stress, sleep, financial concerns, and more
• Company Discount Program – Savings on insurance, wireless, travel, entertainment, and more
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Vehicle
• Voluntary Benefits Available – Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, legal

WELCOME TO TELECON

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow's connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes. Learn more at telecon.com.

Telecon values different views and new ideas, and is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace for all as an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout the application and interview process.