Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technician
Boardman, Oregon•Full-time
About the Job
Steady infrastructure work. Travel-based field role.
We’re hiring a detail-driven QA/QC Technician to inspect fiber and utility construction projects across multiple states. This role requires frequent travel and independent field work to ensure installations meet plans, specifications, and safety standards.
If you take pride in accuracy, documentation, and holding crews to high standards — this role is for you.
We’re hiring a detail-driven QA/QC Technician to inspect fiber and utility construction projects across multiple states. This role requires frequent travel and independent field work to ensure installations meet plans, specifications, and safety standards.
If you take pride in accuracy, documentation, and holding crews to high standards — this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Inspect cable installation, routing, terminations, labeling, and grounding.
- Verify work aligns with project plans and specifications.
- Identify and document deficiencies with recommended solutions.
- Perform material and installation checks.
- Prepare clear inspection reports.
- Work alongside field crews to maintain quality standards.
Travel required approximately 75% (3–4 days per week, including out-of-state projects).
What You Bring:
- Construction or fiber installation experience preferred.
- Ability to read plans and specifications.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
- Valid driver’s license with clean record.
- Procore experience is a plus.
- Must pass drug screen and background check.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- Life insurance & HSA.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
About Windwave Communications
Headquartered in Boardman, Oregon, Windwave is a community-oriented, locally owned fiber-optic communications company. With over 1,000 route miles of company-owned or controlled optical fiber, our network serves several regional markets in Eastern Oregon. Our investment in next-generation technologies positions us to be the premier provider of fiber-based broadband solutions throughout Eastern Oregon. Windwave is an Oregon corporation operating as an OPUC-certified competitive telecommunications and internet access service provider, having been in business since 2004. We have been dedicated to bringing the benefits of high-speed internet and digital services to our schools, hospitals, and communities. Our vision is to enhance the education, health care, and economic development of our region through innovative solutions and reliable network management. We have successfully expanded our reach to several Eastern Oregon communities.
Windwave Communications is the workplace where it feels a little more like family and a lot less like "just another job". We believe that when our employees feel supported, welcomed, and comfortable being themselves, great things can happen. Our team is hard-working, genuine, and we enjoy what we do. Our atmosphere is casual, approachable, and built on connection. We're excited about what we do, and want our team to feel that energy too. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or collaborating with us, we want you to feel comfortable, inspired, and included.
Windwave Communications is the workplace where it feels a little more like family and a lot less like "just another job". We believe that when our employees feel supported, welcomed, and comfortable being themselves, great things can happen. Our team is hard-working, genuine, and we enjoy what we do. Our atmosphere is casual, approachable, and built on connection. We're excited about what we do, and want our team to feel that energy too. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or collaborating with us, we want you to feel comfortable, inspired, and included.