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OSP Inspector/Locator

John Staurulakis (JSI)
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025
We seek several talented Telecom Outside-Plant (OSP) Inspectors/Locators to support our strategic expansion. These positions are located across the US and support a client’s push to install 20,000 miles of fiber across the continental US. This position is key to expertly supervising construction crews and cable/Hand-Hole locations. Your job is to ensure construction contractors are placing fiber optic cable according to the customer’s requests (buried, underground, aerial) and engineering work prints (staking sheets), as well as providing daily and weekly updates and as-builts for the project.
We currently have work across the US. If you enjoy the outdoors, work well with a team, and are willing to travel, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions).
  • Ensure proper fiber placement, take sequential numbers from cable, locate hand-holes using a client-familiar locator, and ensure hand-holes are installed correctly and in the desired locations.
  • Assist in establishing schedules, coordinating, monitoring workflow, and tracking cost expenditures.
  • Preparing reports and documents and maintaining project records.
  • Prepare as-builts daily, showing sequential numbers, hand-hole locations, marking splice points, and including GPS coordinates per hand-hole.
  • Provide quality control to ensure adherence to construction/engineering standards/specifications.
  • Interacting with landowners, permit agencies, and other company departments.

Qualifications

Education:
  • High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
  • Must be able to read work prints (staking sheets).
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and possess basic computer skills.
  • Previous work in Telecom Inspection is required.
Skills:
  • Must be capable of performing repetitive physical motions that include bending, standing, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain (in varied weather conditions).

Additional Information

Work Schedule:
  • Overtime will be required.
  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Compensation:

JSI offers a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with:
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • A diverse, dynamic, and engaging work environment
  • Ongoing training and educational opportunities
  • Professional growth and development initiatives
At JSI, we are committed to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Travel:
  • You must have your own vehicle and be willing to travel (mileage will be paid).

About JSI

About JSI
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

With relationships spanning over 750 communications entities nationwide, including several U.S. territories, JSI is deeply embedded in the communications landscape. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, we also have a strong presence in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.


We seek several talented Telecom Outside-Plant (OSP) Inspectors/Locators to support our strategic expansion. These positions are located across the US and support a client’s push to install 20,000 miles of fiber across the continental US. This position is key to expertly supervising construction crews and cable/Hand-Hole locations. Your job is to ensure construction contractors are placing fiber optic cable according to the customer’s requests (buried, underground, aerial) and engineering work prints (staking sheets), as well as providing daily and weekly updates and as-builts for the project.
We currently have work across the US. If you enjoy the outdoors, work well with a team, and are willing to travel, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions).
  • Ensure proper fiber placement, take sequential numbers from cable, locate hand-holes using a client-familiar locator, and ensure hand-holes are installed correctly and in the desired locations.
  • Assist in establishing schedules, coordinating, monitoring workflow, and tracking cost expenditures.
  • Preparing reports and documents and maintaining project records.
  • Prepare as-builts daily, showing sequential numbers, hand-hole locations, marking splice points, and including GPS coordinates per hand-hole.
  • Provide quality control to ensure adherence to construction/engineering standards/specifications.
  • Interacting with landowners, permit agencies, and other company departments.

Qualifications

Education:
  • High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
  • Must be able to read work prints (staking sheets).
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel and possess basic computer skills.
  • Previous work in Telecom Inspection is required.
Skills:
  • Must be capable of performing repetitive physical motions that include bending, standing, climbing, and walking on uneven terrain (in varied weather conditions).

Additional Information

Work Schedule:
  • Overtime will be required.
  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.
Compensation:

JSI offers a rewarding and challenging career at every level of the organization. We are dedicated to supporting our employees with:
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Retirement Plan – 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • A diverse, dynamic, and engaging work environment
  • Ongoing training and educational opportunities
  • Professional growth and development initiatives
At JSI, we are committed to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Travel:
  • You must have your own vehicle and be willing to travel (mileage will be paid).

About JSI

About JSI
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.

With relationships spanning over 750 communications entities nationwide, including several U.S. territories, JSI is deeply embedded in the communications landscape. Headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, we also have a strong presence in Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.
To learn more about JSI, visit us at jsitel.com.

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