Traveling OSP Inspector – Fiber Construction Oversight

JSI; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

PTO & travel

Professional development

Job summary

JSI in Ada, OK is seeking an Outside Plant Inspector to oversee fiber optic construction, ensure alignment with engineering plans, and support project teams across the U.S. This traveling role requires close collaboration with crews, managers, and permitting agencies to advance broadband deployments and digital inclusion.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of OSP/telecom inspection experience, familiarity with aerial construction, and the ability to read schematics and staking sheets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in OSP RUS telecom inspection, construction, and/or engineering preferred.
• Aerial construction/inspection experience required.
• 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 engineering prints

Outdoor work readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Job description

JSI in Ada, OK is seeking an Outside Plant Inspector to oversee fiber optic construction, ensure alignment with engineering plans, and support project teams across the U.S. This traveling role requires close collaboration with crews, managers, and permitting agencies to advance broadband deployments and digital inclusion.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of OSP/telecom inspection experience, familiarity with aerial construction, and the ability to read schematics and staking sheets.