Quality Control Inspector at SQUAN

Location: Lawrence, KS

Duration: Permanent, Full-Time

Pay Rate: $23-$28 DOE

TITLE: Quality Control Inspector

DEPARTMENT (S): Telecom Wireline (Cable/Fiber)

DIRECT REPORTs: N/A

REPORTS TO: Construction Manager

Duration: Permanent, Full-Time

Pay Rate: $23-$28 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Inspector is experienced in fiber construction. They are responsible for conducting quality assurance inspections of underground and aerial work of in-house technicians and subcontractors, during and after completion of a project.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures adherence to and demonstrates a sound understanding of safety best practices and regulations

• Coordinate inspection activities with crews, subcontractors, safety, and field management

• Understands the scope of work of each project

• Conducts quality assurance inspections during and after completion of work to ensure compliance with customer specific requirements
• Recognizes and escalates persistent quality or other observed issues that could impact the ongoing relationship between client and company.

• Utilizes and demonstrates proficiency with construction tasks, tools, test equipment and information that will enhance quality results.
• Enter inspection findings in established company database in accordance with policy and procedures.

• Communicate project status and any work/schedule changes with subcontractors, local municipalities, and homeowners
• Assist in the preparation of red line prints and as-builds
• Monitor and track completion of job sites

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understands aerial, underground, and splice test variants
• Knowledge of aerial and underground cable/fiber construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret CATV/Fiber design prints
• Knowledge of splicing
• Ability to manage workload in an effective and efficient manner
• Knowledge of local DOT work zone standards.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Utilizes their experience to mentor and educate crew members
• Computer experience in Microsoft Office Suite and with various other construction programs
• Excellent at relationship building
• Ability to communication with clarity at the frequencies required by management and customers
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
• Work independently with minimal supervision

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 10 plus years in construction with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Permitting Experience
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
• Undergraduate degree
• CDL License