Entrylevel Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Athens, AL

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 75–100% (based on daily travel to assigned locations)
Compensation: Based on skills, experience, and internal equity

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Field Inspector (Construction Quality Control), you will ultimately be responsible for inspecting telecommunications construction work, verifying cable and fiber installation quality, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. You will conduct field inspections, document construction activities, and deliver accurate quality control reporting while supporting construction operations. As the Field Inspector (Construction Quality Control), your customers are construction managers, field personnel, subcontractors, telecommunications clients, and government agencies, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and accurate field reporting.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Travel daily to assigned job sites to perform field inspections
• Inspect cable and fiber placement, splicing activities, and telecommunications construction work performed by employees and subcontractors
• Verify construction quality and compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and customer requirements
• Document inspection findings and prepare accurate field reports
• Attend field meetings with field personnel, government agencies, and construction contractors
• Operate and maintain field equipment including laptops, tablets, cameras, height sticks, and required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform invoicing activities and manage subcontractor work orders when required
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Experience

• Extensive knowledge of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) telecommunications engineering standards
• Experience with telecommunications construction techniques and blueprint interpretation
• Experience performing field inspections and quality control activities preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of OSP and ISP telecommunications construction standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction blueprints
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth
• Ability to edit documents and upload files into proprietary software systems
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple inspection assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, customers, and government agencies
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous telecommunications construction quality control or inspection experience
• Experience supporting fiber optic and broadband construction projects
• Experience working with contractors and utility construction operations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, push, pull, twist, and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment and construction machinery
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights including poles, ladders, and aerial lift buckets
• Ability to maintain visual and audible awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and job site activities
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and other required safety gear

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.