Traveling OSP Inspector - Fiber Build & Field Quality

JSI; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Generous PTO and travel support

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector on our Engineering team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion. This position offers field travel across the U.S.

and collaboration with construction crews and permitting agencies. The role focuses on overseeing fiber optic installation, ensuring adherence to plans, and producing accurate documentation to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in OSP RUS telecom inspection, construction, and/or engineering preferred.
• Aerial construction/inspection experience required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, maps, staking sheets, and construction prints.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and basic computer proficiency.
• Physically able to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain; capable of standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily construction activities to ensure fiber placement, construction, and engineering standards/specifications for (aerial, buried, underground) follow engineering prints and customer specifications.
• Verify cable and equipment placement, sequential numbers, handhole/pedestal installation accuracy, documenting GPS coordinates, and as-built data.
• Support schedule coordination, workflow monitoring, and cost tracking efforts.
• Resolve design and staking sheet problems that arise during construction and, when necessary, interpret company guidelines for specific applications.
• Prepare and submit daily reports and project documentation.
• Communicate with landowners, permitting agencies, and internal departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading schematics & prints

Outdoor work readiness

GPS/data documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JSI invites you to join our team as a traveling Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector on our Engineering team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion. This position offers field travel across the U.S.

and collaboration with construction crews and permitting agencies. The role focuses on overseeing fiber optic installation, ensuring adherence to plans, and producing accurate documentation to support