JOB TITLE: Field Inspector Trainee
EMPLOYER: Telgian Corporation
DEPARTMENT: Field Inspections
REPORTS TO: Regional Field Supervisor
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01/01/2026
SUMMARY: Field Inspector Trainee must have a strong attention to detail in addition to successfully contending with several variables in inspection and testing situations. Will require excellent verbal/written communication and composure skills while effectively communicating with customers, building and jurisdiction officials, peer inspectors and management personnel. This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensures Safety of Job #1. Adheres to all company policies, procedures & Environmental Health & Safety standards.
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Will not conduct any inspections without a lead inspector present
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Not responsible for scheduling inspections
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Interfaces with internal customers and external customers (as requested) to resolve conflicts relating to survey and report deliverables.
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Identifies ways to improve productivity and quality in the delivery of our product/service.
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Identify ways to reduce cost in the delivery of our product/service.
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Identify training programs that could improve technical knowledge of the field staff and present these to the Lead Field Engineer.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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No prior experience or training.
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite
COMPETENCIES:
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Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
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Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
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Effective Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
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Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
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Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
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Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
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Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
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Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
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Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Frequently required to stand
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Frequently required to walk
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Frequently required to sit
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Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
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Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
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Frequently required to talk or hear
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Occasionally required to taste or smell
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Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
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Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
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Occasionally work in high, precarious places
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Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
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Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
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Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
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Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
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While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
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Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Lifts, Ladders, company issued equipment
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Optional)
I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job. I agree that I am able to perform the essential duties of this position.
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