OSP Quality Control Technician

OSP Quality Control Technician Who We Are

Benton Triage is a trusted, reliable, and reputable leader in aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, our dedicated, expertly led teams deliver exceptional quality, safety, and customer service. We’ve partnered with many of the nation’s largest MSOs on projects spanning urban metros, rural communities, and diverse markets.

Our employees are at the heart of our success. We offer a rewarding pay package, hands‑on experience, and pathways for career progression in a supportive, team‑oriented environment where every project matters.

The OSP Quality Control Technician is responsible for reviewing and evaluating construction projects, including: using the plan design against new build, span and drop replacements (if needed), risers, aerial installations, bonding and grounding of the strand (messenger), proper installation of any ADSS self‑supporting fiber‑optic cable, splice cases and cabinets, splitters and XWDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing), underground installations (bores, vaults, and trenches) and MDU lockbox replacements.

• Document redlined as-built information on construction plans. Participate in weekly planning meetings with District staff to review current projects, upcoming projects, schedules, and resources.
• Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time‑management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule.
• Maintain positive relations with the public, jurisdictional agencies, general construction services contractors and District staff.
• Perform under the responsible charge of the Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Enforce the company’s safety program so that the company safety objectives are achieved.
• Before work begins, perform site surveys of as-built and proposed projects and complete associated red‑line documentation to guarantee that the work to be done is doable.
• Perform construction inspections for quality control in accordance with customer’s Technical Quality Assurance (TQA) standards.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Verify that property restoral is consistent with customer’s standard practice.
• Document (in still image and/or video) that aerial construction, underground vaults and cabinets have been built and installed as specified by customer.
• Prepare work orders to resolve any element in the plant that does not meet specifications.
• Communicate with Project Manager or designated Supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.
• Ability to work weekends or a second shift as the business needs dictate.
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Know, understand, and follow company policies.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

All positions require participation in the federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing program. This includes both pre‑employment and ongoing random testing.

• Five (5) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the outside plant (OSP) that supports telecommunications services (Telephone, CATV, and High‑Speed Internet).
• 1+ years Maintenance Technician or equivalent work experience.
• Construction work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of safe construction practices used in building aerial and underground communications networks.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of standard industry practices, work orders, and scheduling processes.
• Knowledge of N.E.C and N.E.S.
  
  C. for communications for outside plant and construction practice and inside and around buildings.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
• Ability to read and interpret area maps, general system layouts from blueprints and system maps.
• Ability to use the following hand tools: electric drills, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers.
• Ability to walk over all types of terrain in all kinds of weather…