Field Pole Technician: Stray Voltage Tester + Per Diem

Power-; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan with employer match

Prescription eyewear coverage

Annual boot allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Power & Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Stray Voltage Tester/Utility Pole Technician to support utility infrastructure programs across New York State, based out of Rochester, NY.

This hands-on, outdoor role involves inspecting wooden utility poles to enhance system reliability. Daily field work uses UTVs/other vehicles in varying terrain and weather conditions, with travel within RG&E NYSEG regions and potential overnight stays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to operate UTVs/side-by-sides.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundline and above-ground inspections of wooden utility poles.
• Identify and document decay, damage, infestation, and deficiencies.
• Conduct visual inspection of electric transmission equipment atop poles.
• Safely operate UTVs and company vehicles to access job sites.
• Record inspection results and locations using mobile devices or software.
• Follow safety policies, PPE usage, chemical handling and disposal rules.
• Maintain vehicles, UTVs, tools and equipment in safe condition.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, utility reps, landowners and the public.
• Travel daily within RG&E NYSEG regions; overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

UTV operation

Inspection software

Mobile data collection

Job description

Power & Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Stray Voltage Tester/Utility Pole Technician to support utility infrastructure programs across New York State, based out of Rochester, NY.

This hands-on, outdoor role involves inspecting wooden utility poles to enhance system reliability. Daily field work uses UTVs/other vehicles in varying terrain and weather conditions, with travel within RG&E NYSEG regions and potential overnight stays.