Field Inspector Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Field Inspector to manage and coordinate NJUNS activities, ensuring that all processes are conducted accurately and efficiently. The role involves close collaboration with utilities, municipalities, and third-party attachment owners, and includes overseeing field inspections and quality assurance to maintain high standards of compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all NJUNS activity, including attachment transfers, additions, and removals.
• Ensure requests are processed accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain detailed records related to pole ownership, attachment inventory, and transfer status.
• Coordinate field inspections for pole attachments and make-ready work.
• Verify that all construction and attachment activities meet NESC requirements and company standards.
• Review completed transfers and installations to ensure quality and compliance.
• Identify deficiencies or non-compliant conditions and support corrective action efforts.
• Participate in post-construction inspections to validate completed work.
• Partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to support NJUNS-related projects.
• Track transfer progress, inspection schedules, and key project milestones.
• Provide stakeholders with regular updates, reporting, and project status information.
• Help prioritize work activities based on project schedules, customer needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain NJUNS records, internal databases, and project documentation.
• Prepare reports on transfer activity, inspection outcomes, and overall workflow performance.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements, increased efficiency, and reduced delays.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support safe work practices by promoting adherence to field inspection and construction standards.

• 1-3 years of experience with utility poles and NESC codes.
• Proficient knowledge of poles and all attachments on a pole.
• Experience in construction management, inspection, and pole load and replacement.
• Familiarity with GIS analysis, AutoCAD, NJUNS, and NESC.
• Ability to resolve discrepancies, rejected requests, and overdue actions.

• Field inspection experience.
• Pole transfer project experience.
• Utility compliance auditing.

The role involves remote work with travel to different poles for inspection in the Middle Tennessee area. The inspector will be working 10-hour shifts four days a week, spending 50%-75% of the time in the field and 25% working from home uploading pictures and documenting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

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