Staffing - Technician III

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Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Fiber Optic Construction Inspector for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Scranton, PA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

Pay: $30-$33/hour - depending on experience.

Assignment: 24-to-36 months - duration is based on the completion of construction.

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for coordinating and managing day to day vendor activities for Fiber-to-the Home (FTTH) projects including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up. Ideal candidate must be able to work on a job site as needed.

Coordinate and drive the construction teams to deliver the intended short-term and long-term results.

Adhere to project schedules. Organize & communicate schedules and timelines to construction vendors.

Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project

Communicate and follow up with customers' requests as required about specific projects.

Communicate with site superintendents, customers, and city officials about delays and any other issues that need my impede work project work.

Work with Vendors, Sales, Program Managers, and Project Managers to ensure project success.

Accompany vendors on pre-construction site surveys to verify cable routing, identify any obstacles that may result in additional construction costs, and take field measurements.

Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are being installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures (SRP).

Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to Project Manager or customers' concerns or questions. Direct contractor activities if needed.

Ensure vendors are submitting daily reports outlining construction progress on all installations located in the assigned area of responsibility.

Participate in weekly/monthly construction meetings to offer input for at risk projects

Attend weekly project meetings as requested by the Project Manager and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to greater project team and leadership.

Provide support for material inventory audits as required

Attend pre/post-installation meetings

Enforce and adhere to safety rules and practices from all governing authorities

Understand and implement local construction methods and procedures as required.

Review permits and Right-Of-Way (ROW) considerations and associated requirements.

Monitor work activities, inspections, and testing in accordance with approved quality plans, site surveillance plans, procedures, and processes.

Ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications/standards while OSP is being constructed.

Perform quality inspections for on-going and completed work utilizing established checklists and/or other quality related documents.

Maintain records and prepare inspection reports.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

3+ years relevant experience required.

Knowledge of fiber optic installations (aerial, buried and underground) required.

Valid drivers license required.

Understanding of Rural Utility Service (RUS) codes, FlexNAP products, OTDR, VFL and optical test kits highly desired.

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