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 skill

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, 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 South Bend, 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.