Ritter Communications
OSP Telecommunications Contractor
Ritter Communications, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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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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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ritter Communications by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr