OSP Fielder

Job Overview

Meridium Group, Inc. centers on Professional Services, Telecommunications, and Technical Field support solutions that provide a focused approach to meeting the needs of our clients. We’re now hiring an OSP Fielder to join our office in Tyler, TX.

The OSP Fielder maintains existing and ongoing projects centered on the telecommunication design of outside plant facilities. The Fielder ensures that all network quality requirements are followed.

The OSP Fielder’s primary task is to identify and rectify OSP engineering problems with innovative solutions or develop the field data necessary to create those solutions. The OSP Fielder will be responsible for collecting field data for the design of construction drawings, including preparing field notes, sketches, and recorded measurements of all existing utilities, structures, roadways, and construction obstacles.

The OSP Fielder is responsible for maintaining safe working habits and conditions per the regulations and policies. They will coordinate with the engineering team and project management staff to keep track of the work activities. And collaborate with the drafting personnel to develop constructive designs or drawings by providing engineering overlay and appropriate engineering and construction notes.

The candidate must have an in-depth understanding of the outside plant construction techniques. They must handle fiber networking, routing, and network management issues. As needed, the OSP Fielder will take care of the aerial and underground construction and engineering requirements.

Responsibilities:

. Locate, sketch, and document detailed information about OSP facilities: cables, poles, ground structures, vaults, peds, utility holes, and equipment.

• Measure and record attachment heights, span distances, and structure dimensions.

• Measure distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities.

• Take measurements, field notes, and produce sketches for ROW.

• Develop accurate construction estimates.

• Travel to locations where projects will be executed on an ongoing/regular basis.

• Maintain a safe work environment at all times.

Qualifications:

• Quality detailed field notes

• Proficient computer skills

• Experience with fiber optic and CATV cable systems

• Experience with permits, easements, and ROW regulations

• Knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards is a plus

• OSP equipment includes a height stick, measuring wheel, and other applicable tools.

• OSP equipment includes a height stick, measuring wheel, and other applicable tools.

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background, driving, and drug screening successfully.

Meridium Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Meridium Group collects personal information about its applicants for employment, including personal identifiers, professional or employment-related information, photos, education information, and protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, background screening, human resource administration, and federal, state, and local law compliance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000