OSP Inspector (Snohomish County)

TekCom Resources, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCom Resources is seeking an OSP Field Inspector to join our client’s team in Snohomish County. You will inspect and document fiber placement, oversee construction activities, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Travel within the market is required as projects span multiple sites.

Qualified candidates have at least 3 years of OSP experience, familiarity with NESC, and a valid driver’s license. This role involves recording field data and coordinating with contractors to meet project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience inspecting OSP installations, inspections, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and industry safety regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete inspection and acceptance of fiber placement and related construction activities for OSP builds.
• Document inspections, audits, cable systems, splicing, testing, termination, and make-ready tasks.
• Ensure aerial and underground facilities meet current standards; coordinate and correct work by contractors.
• Travel within the market to sites as required.

Skills

OSP inspection

NESC knowledge

GPS data collection

Field records

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Tools

OTDR interpretation

As-Built drawings

Fiber splicing maps

Job description

TekCom Resources is seeking multiple OSP Inspectors/Fielders to join our client’s team and become an integral part of their continued success throughout Snohomish County.

As a OSP Field Inspector you will be involved in quality control for our client’s Fiber Build. You will be responsible for complete inspection and acceptance of fiber placement and associated construction activities for the OSP build project ensuring that aerial and underground facilities meet the current standards through inspections, and correction work performed by contractors. The Inspector will document all inspections, audits, cable systems, splicing, testing, termination, cable placement, construction/infrastructure, pole transfers, and make ready tasks.

(Travel is required within the market)

Qualifications

• Previous experience inspecting OSP (outside plant construction) and must be proficient in OSP Construction Standards.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code, and previous experience performing NESC inspections or experience working on an aerial cable line crew is preferred.
• Previous experience performing pole ground line inspections.
• Inspecting quality and recording field records –including review of OTDR results and As-built drawings.
• Experience with GPS Data Collection.
• Knowledge of As-Builts, redlines and project inspection guidelines.
• Knowledge/Understanding of Fiber and Splicing Maps.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in OSP installations, inspections, and maintenance.
• Experienced in construction practices of aerial (communications & power make ready, attachments, etc.).
• Aerial pole analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations related to OSP installations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Note: Flexibility and a willingness to step outside of the defined role at times is essential in this position.

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer