Outside Plant Inspector
$62,400–$66,560 year
On-site · Montana, United States
Job Summary
Outside Plant Inspector role focusing on field inspections of aerial, underground, and buried OSP facilities to verify compliance with NESC and OSP Construction Standards. Inspect wooden poles, verify contractor work, document findings electronically and with spreadsheets, and communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clients. Utilize GPS mapping to locate facilities, manage inspection timelines, and escalate non-compliance. Requires travel and the ability to coordinate time-sensitive actions; base pay is $30–$32 per hour with comprehensive benefits. Must reside within 2 hours of Billings or Great Falls, MT; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel on short notice. Benefits include health, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company vehicle and related tooling.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience performing NESC inspections OR hands-on experience working on an aerial cable line crew
- Experience conducting wooden pole ground-line inspections
- Strong knowledge of OSP Construction Standards
- Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Proficiency with computers and basic office software, including: Microsoft Windows, Excel (2003 or newer), Outlook
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel on short notice
- Experience inspecting underground and buried plant in addition to aerial facilities
- Familiarity with mapping and GPS technologies
- Experience with mapping tools such as Microsoft MapPoint (2009 or newer) preferred
- Demonstrated construction contractor management or oversight experience
- Must be located within 2 hours of Billings or Great Falls, MT
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