OSP Field Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and inspect underground placement and associated construction activities for assigned project.
• Be on site to oversee and supervise contractors while in the construction phases, tracking daily production and material usage.
• Be the eyes and ears of communication with the Permitting Jurisdictions, the Contractor and all Sub-Contractors in the field, as well as the Viaero Fiber Construction Manager and Construction Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance & adherence to project safety, permitting project requirements and specifications.
• Manage and direct all aspects of the contractor’s installation and building of the Viaero Fiber Network.
• Cook up and maintain project documentation as required.
• Observe construction crew activities and inspect the workmanship of construction as it pertains to adherence to the plans & specifications provided by the customer.
• Cook up and document with the subcontractor directional drill bore profiles.
• Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project.
• The Technician will also be required to manage Daily Production Reports for activity completed, tracking of materials received and used for the project, and redlining the drawings.
• Create the redline construction drawings where Inspection for the location in which the facilities were installed and record the redline units and routing; keeping redline corrections of these documents current.
• Maintain required project units, inspection forms and provide results along with photos to the Project Manager weekly.
• Aid in the fiber installation, splicing and testing of Fiber Optic cables and network facilities.
• Learn and perform Utility Locating on areas of the existing network as needed by Utility Locate notifications.
• Conduct conflict Standby’s as required for contractors excavating near existing areas of the network.

  Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of high school diploma or the equivalent required.
  • Previous experience inspecting OSP (outside plant construction) preferred.
  • Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred.
  • Able to travel and stay outside of the home area for work on weekdays and weekend, as needed.
  • Able to perform manual tasks requiring frequent walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, lifting, digging, pushing and pulling.
  • Must also be able to lift 60 pounds.
  • Able to work outside in all elements, including weather extremes.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age, and must have the ability to pass pre-employment checks, which include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law.
  • Able to effectively operate iPad & laptop to fulfill the requirements of the position.
  • Able to access and utilize web-based applications as required by the company for time reporting, expense reimbursement and required training.
  • Able to effectively utilize and operate MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
  • Must have an eye for detail and a desire to excel.

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance benefits (Medical, Vision and Dental), Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, free phone/service, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, daily travel per diem + paid lodging when traveling, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.