OSP Underground Inspector

Underground OSP Inspector
- Fiber Construction

Location: Gary, IN

Pay: $28-$35/hr

• Underground OSP fiber construction experience
• Experience inspecting directional bore, trenching, conduit placement, handholes, and restoration work
• Ability to read construction prints and as-built documentation
• Experience working with fiber construction contractors in the field
• Valid driver's license

Our client is seeking an Underground OSP Inspector to support underground fiber optic construction projects throughout the Gary market. This position will be responsible for monitoring contractor work, ensuring quality standards are met, documenting construction progress, and verifying work is completed according to approved engineering designs.

This is a field-based role requiring daily interaction with construction crews and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate comes from a fiber construction, utility construction, or OSP inspection background and understands underground fiber deployment methods.

• Inspect underground fiber construction activities including directional boring, trenching, conduit installation, handholes, vaults, fiber placement, and restoration
• Verify work is being completed according to approved engineering drawings
• Monitor contractor quality, safety, and production
• Document daily construction progress with reports and photos
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Review redlines and as-built documentation
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, Engineers, and contractors
• Track project milestones and communicate field issues

• 3+ years of OSP fiber construction experience
• Experience with underground fiber construction methods
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience performing field inspections, QA/QC, or construction oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gary, IN.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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 Gary,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.