Outside Plant Staff

Vantage Point Solutions•Des Moines, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Plant (OSP) Inspector plays a critical role in the success of construction projects at Vantage Point Solutions. Inspectors serve as the on-site representatives of both Vantage Point and our clients, ensuring that all work is completed according to plans, specifications, and permitting requirements. Inspectors are responsible for monitoring contractor performance, keeping accurate records, and maintaining strong communication with the assigned Resident. All OSP employees begin as Inspectors and are eligible to move into the Resident after demonstrating strong performance and mastering the responsibilities of inspection. Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries. The entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

Requirements

Fieldmap Access
Overall Construction Schematics
Rock Form
Depth Check Form
Smartsheet – Main Project Sheet
Executed Contract
Unit Pricing / Descriptions
Guide Drawings
Construction Meeting Notes
Pre-Bid Notes (if applicable)
Pre-Con Notes
Smartsheet – Vantage360
ALL Private easements
All Permit (ROW & Environmental)
Smartsheet - Forms / Reports
Final Inspection Form – Fieldmaps
OSP Incident Report
Vehicle Incident Report
Megger Form
If Applicable, Old Staking Sheets, Existing Plant Maps
Mobile Phone
Tablet
Pink & White Flags
Safety Vest
Hard Hat
Measuring Wheel
Probe Rod
Pedestal/ONT wrench
ONT Security Driver
Handhole Hook
Ped Book
Cable Sheild Megger
Hot Stick (aerial projects)
Work Boots
Vehicle Equipped with Safety Light
Vehicle Equipped with VPS Magnetic Signs (unless decaled)
Knowledge of where these items are located and how to access them at all times
Jeans with no holes
Vantage Point T-shirt, Collard Button Up, or Polo
Work boots are required
If hats are worn, they should be VPS hats or unmarked
Clothing should either be VPS or unmarked (ex. Carhartt coat with no other etchings or advertisements)
Clothing should be clean
NO sandals, flip flops, etc.
Any apparel that is given to a VPS staff member from an industry vender should not be worn while on the clients’ projects to maintain our vender agnostic position

Responsibilities

Review the proposed route with the customer (if the customer contract sheet is provided, follow it).
Verify you are on the correct property before work begins and take the best route possible to the house.
Do not place a drop to a subscriber on someone else’s property.
Inspect cable type, duct, riser guard, and grounding material – ensure correct size and type.
Ensure that cable depth meets required standards; contact the Resident if there are any questions.
Ensure proper grounding and bonding per contract.
Confirm that existing facilities (phone, electric, propane, etc.) are located and exposed before crossing.
Ensure that the BM83 and enclosure are installed correctly (neat, with the correct # of clamps).
Place and complete the decal inside the enclosure (Note: Sharpie can be used for any needed information if client doesn’t require a decal).
Confirm all clean-up is completed before leaving the property: All holes filled. Yard raked and seeded.
Notify the Resident immediately of: Any and all damages to facilities or property (incident report filled out same day). Any new crew, not of the same company name as the general contractor.
Be sure not to sit in vehicle while construction is ongoing.
Record all cable sequentials, start/end points, and reel numbers into Fieldmaps and your ped book daily.
In Fieldmaps, update your cable sequentials and unit installs by clicking on the house daily.
Update FiberView (Fieldmaps) to reflect progress – this provides real-time visibility to the client in Vantage360 daily.
Complete your daily log and sync Fieldmaps daily.
Update cable route daily.
Submit a progress report to the Resident before ending your work week weekly.
Turn in ped/plow books to the Resident weekly.
Follow up on partially completed drops to ensure they are finished in a timely manner as needed.
Be Present with the plow crew at all times during construction.
Do not sit in vehicle (Plow Inspector).
Ensure that correct materials are being used (cable, warning tape, duct, pedestals, handholes, ground rods, splice cases, etc.).
Verify that cable is placed with slack.
When pulling cable, use a 600 pounds breakaway.
Use probe rod to confirm proper cable depth.
Record all cable sequentials, start/end points, and reel numbers in Fieldmaps and your ped book daily (Plow Inspector).
In Fieldmaps, record all installed units by clicking on the enclosures (pedestals and handhold) daily (Plow Inspector).
Complete your daily log and sync Fieldmaps daily (Plow Inspector).
Perform Depth Checks (2-3 checks per rural mile, 2 checks per city block).
Revise any route changes or facility changes from as staked.
Submit a progress report to the Resident before ending your work week weekly (Plow Inspector).
Turn in ped/plow books to the Resident weekly (Plow Inspector).
Obtain and review all public ROW permits before construction begins.
Understand placement requirements, depths, and restoration guidelines.
Confirm all private easements are signed and easily accessible.
Review staking sheets and easements for landowner-specific requests/instructions.
Verify that landowners have been notified before entering their property.
Monitor that all construction is complying with ROW permit requirements, and all other requirements are being followed daily.
Confirm that cable placement follows the requirements (correct location, depth, offset, etc.).
Double-check route changes or deviations with the Resident before construction proceeds.
Coordinate with the Resident and ROW officials ahead of time if there are any permit concerns, route changes, or potential violations as needed.
Allow time for landowners to remove crops if it is during harvest season.
Track crop damage on the fielding sheets and clarify the tracking method with the Resident at the start of the project.
Document fence cuts and ensure they are repaired immediately after installation.
NEVER EVER direct the contractor or their crews. All instruction or clarifications must go through the contractor’s foreman or superintendent through the VPS resident.
Be proactive in identifying issues and work collaboratively with the VPS resident to resolve them.
Ensure all records and reports are accurate and up to date at the end of each day.
Keep the resident in the loop on any field changes and challenges.
Present yourself professionally at all times.
Be mindful of interactions with contractors outside of work hours, as these may affect your authority and credibility on-site.
Make yourself identifiable as the project leads — you should be recognizable as the main point of contact on-site.
Refer to the Vantage Point company handbook or any provided vehicle guidelines for proper use and expectations.