OSP Inspector

NRTC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRTC Broadband Solutions is seeking an OSP Inspector to secure units placed by contractors per design plans. The role requires working outside in all weather conditions and recording activities in a dedicated inspector journal.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience and a background in construction or OSP engineering, with strong communication and Safety compliance skills. Position is based in Minnesota and involves travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Typically 1–3 related years of experience.
• Specialized training includes construction experience or OSP engineering.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA/State/Local safety standards.
• Record daily activities in the inspector journal.
• Identify unsafe actions by contractors and report to the supervisor.
• Provide guidance on engineered construction prints.
• Generate As-Built records, by hand or digital format.
• Identify and record deficiencies.
• Communicate corrective actions to subcontractors.
• Review traffic control patterns and signs; ensure proper PPE.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

RUS standards knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–3 years related experience

OSP construction/engineering training

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartSheet

Job description

Job Description

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. JOB SUMMARY:

NRTC Broadband Solutions is looking for OSP Inspector to join our growing team. The NRTC Broadband Solutions OSP Inspector is responsible for ensuring that units placed by contractors are placed and recorded accurately as according to the design plans. The position requires working outside in all types of weather (extreme cold, heat, wind).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards
• Record daily activities in construction inspector journal
• Identify unsafe actions performed by contractor, record/report to crew Supervisor
• Provide guidance on engineered construction prints
• Generate As-Built records, by hand or digital format
• Identify and record deficiencies
• Effectively communicate corrective actions to subcontractor
• Effectively communicate with lessor experienced inspectors
• Review/Correct traffic control patterns, signs, flagmen
• Understanding of required PPE
• As-Builts
  • Record units placed
  • Record deviations from engineered plans
  • Record pertinent notes as related to construction events
• Deficiencies
  • Recognize, record and report deficiencies to construction supervisor
  • Inspection of deficiencies reported to be complete
• Subcontractor Communication
  • Communicate verbally and in writing, necessary corrective actions and provide potential resolutions to avoid similar situations in the future
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Generally, 1-3 related years of experience
• Specialized training includes construction experience or OSP engineering

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office & SmartSheet products
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communications skills.
• Strong command of RUS construction standards
• Above average skills in verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers. Ability to travel as required.

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. The order in which responsibilities, duties and skills are listed is not significant.

NRTC – Member Driven and Technology Focused NRTC provides solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated smart grid solutions, advanced metering networks, next-generation energy, grid intelligence, broadband, managed services, mobile and video. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. We are looking to add experienced staff to our growing company to help our rural cooperative members develop their technology. Our approach is to educate and support our members as we work with them through a consultative process.

Mission NRTC provides solutions that help our telecommunications and electric members bring all of the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America

Vision We will be our members’ most trusted technology partner

Values Our members are our reason for being We put the needs of our members first. We focus on delivering impactful solutions to them. Our team is the foundation of our success We trust each other. We cooperate with each other. We unite to accomplish our goals together. Our passion is supporting rural communities We are dedicated to our members and the communities they serve.

IDEA Committee At NRTC, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness i