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Ritter Communications

OSP Telecommunications Contractor

Ritter Communications, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Ritter Communications OSP Engineer / Construction Coordinator About the Business As a

Owner and Lead OSP Telecommunications Contractor

for Ritter Communications, you will need to oversee and execute full-scale

outside plant fiber optic construction projects

throughout Northwest Arkansas. Your company will need to specialize in

directional drilling, fiber optic installation, splicing, and restoration

— delivering high-quality, efficient, and compliant network infrastructure solutions for ISPs, municipalities, and commercial developments. Your operations will need to combine advanced equipment, safety‑driven practices, and local experience to support broadband expansion, smart city projects, and private utility builds. Last but not least you will need to manage every phase of contracting processes — from route planning and permitting to final testing and documentation — ensuring reliability, precision, and long‑term network performance.

Core Services

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) & Trenching

Fiber Optic Installation, Splicing & Testing

Conduit, Duct & Vault System Installation

Utility Locating, Permitting & Restoration

Traffic Control Planning (MUTCD Compliant)

Project Management & Quality Assurance

Professional Qualifications

Extensive experience

in OSP and fiber optic construction

Highly trained in Fiber Optic Splicing & Testing (FOA or equivalent)

OSHA 10/30 Construction Safety Training

MUTCD Work Zone Safety Certification

Proven track record managing multi‑phase infrastructure projects

for major telecom and broadband clients

Strong technical knowledge of

FTTH (Fiber‑to‑the‑Home) , enterprise builds, and backbone systems FTTx

Technical & Field Experience

How many years of experience do you have working in OSP (Outside Plant) fiber construction?

Have you previously worked on

directional drilling or trenching crews ? If so, what types of drills and locators have you operated?

Can you describe your experience with

fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and testing ?

Are you familiar with

handhole, vault, and conduit installation standards ?

Have you ever worked with

MUTCD‑compliant traffic control setups

or obtained any related certifications?

What types of

fiber optic connectors and splicing methods

have you used (e.g., fusion, mechanical, ribbon)?

Are you comfortable reading

OSP prints, staking sheets, and construction maps ?

Are you experienced in performing

routine maintenance and field troubleshooting

on drill rigs or fiber equipment?

Do you own or have access to your own

tools or equipment

(fusion splicer, locator, hand tools, etc.)?

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

Industries: Telecommunications

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