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Job Title: Outside Plant Inspector

Department

FLSA Classification

EEO Classification

Last Modified

Construction

Exempt

Technicians

04/23/2025

Job Summary:

Oversees, audits, validates, and inspects contractor field work/performance involving cable TV and fiber optic cable plant construction which includes directional drilling, placement of underground and aerial fiber optic and cable tv cable as well as hand holes splice enclosures grounding, bonding, and other construction practices consistent with engineering documents, permits, and designs.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects fiber construction in accordance with acceptable industry standards. 
• Accurately updates construction maps and systems with changes/additions and materials used consistently with established processes. 
• Identifies and communicates construction issues, progress, opportunities, etc. to management and design staff as needed.
• Maintains all record keeping in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Writes technical reports or documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel as needed to various project sites and markets, which may require long hours and flexibility in schedule.
• Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record meeting the company and insurance policy conditions.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Quality control analysis.
• Active listening.
• Critical thinking.
• Complex analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Operation monitoring. 
• Time management.
• Proficient in Google Suite or related software. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (i.e., ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).

Physical Requirements 

This is a physically demanding, Medium-Heavy position requiring prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; the ability to work at elevated heights and on uneven terrain; and the ability to safely operate tools, equipment, ladders, and vehicles. The position requires working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions and may involve work in remote locations.

Post-Offer Physical Assessment

Due to the physical demands of this position, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-placement functional capacity evaluation to verify their ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of the job.

Swyft Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is safety-sensitive and subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements, including DOT regulations where applicable.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, or working conditions. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by management based on business and operational needs.

The Company reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs change.