OSP Construction Specialist

sritelecom; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

HSA

Job summary

SRI Telecom is seeking an OSP Construction Specialist to coordinate field and cross-functional tasks in a dynamic telecom environment. You will handle audits, node inspections, and job creation in JT/Polaris, with emphasis on milestones and SLA adherence.

The role is 80% fieldwork and 20% office work; strong communication, ownership, and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with coax and fiber is required.
• Willingness to travel; company vehicle not supplied.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency with JT/Polaris or equivalent tracking tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Audit locations and inspect nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, and enclosures.
• Create and track jobs in JT/Polaris; manage lifecycle SLAs.
• Coordinate with BOC, CPM, FPM, permit coordinators, specialists, and sales.
• Manage materials, reconciliation, quality control workflows, and invoices.
• 80% field and 20% office work.
• Report to management on progress.

Skills

Coax experience

Fiber experience

Project management

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Time management

Self-starter

Cross-functional coordination

Proprietary software

Tools

JT/Polaris

Job description

OSP Construction Specialist
Location: Olympia, WA or Portland, OR
Salary: $39 - $42/hr.

Company Information:

In the exploding business of modern telecommunications, SRI is at the forefront of this expansion by helping companies build, integrate & staff their cutting-edge networks. SRI is proud to only work with the largest service providers in the country which gives us endless opportunities for business and personal growth!

Benefits:

SRI offers W-2 employment with a comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, HSA, and more.

Salary:

The position pays an average of $40.50/hour, depending on experience.

Role Description:

SRI Telecom is in search of an OSP Construction Specialist with relevant project coordination experience to contribute to various cross-functional project teams.

-----------------Required Skills--------------

*Please note that resumes that do not reflect the required skills listed below will not be considered

• Telecommunications OSP Construction experience in BOTH fiber optic cable and coaxial cable (Hybrid fiber to coax-HFC- experience is preferred)

Key Tasks:

Day-to-day will vary greatly in this position and will surely never be boring. In this role you will be responsible for completing audits in single or multiple locations. Tasks will often include completing audits, inspections on nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, and enclosures, as well as completing computer and Smartsheet work each day. You will be responsible for managing and tracking milestones and creating jobs in JT/Polaris, handling exceptions to the life cycle SLA, coordinating with teams and stake holders, and acting as a point of contact for cross functional groups including BOC, CPM, FPM, permit coordinators, specialists, and sales. You will also report to management regularly and manage materials and reconciliation, quality control workflow, job estimates, project funding, and QC checklists (materials, invoice, pictures, footages).

This role is an autonomous role as the team you work with will be spread out over multiple locations both field and office. It is 80% field and 20% office.

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic and can complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills & Responsibilities:

*Experience with BOTH coax and fiber is a must for this position*

• Coax experience (Amplifies, Taps, main line cable)
• Fiber experience
• Must be willing to travel as needed. (fleet/company vehicle will not be supplied)
• Project management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong cross-functional team coordination skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-starter capable of working independently after proper training.
• Ability to learn and navigate proprietary software.
• Outside Plant Experience is beneficial but not required.