Field Stray Voltage Tester & Pole Technician

Power & Construction Group; 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

401(k) plan with employer match

Annual boot allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Power & Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Stray Voltage Tester/Utility Pole Technician in our Street Lighting Division to support NY utility infrastructure programs.

The role involves field inspection of wooden poles to improve system reliability and requires outdoor, hands-on work in varying terrain with occasional overnight travel. You will operate UTVs and company vehicles, document inspection results with mobile software, and uphold safety policies.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather.
• Comfort around active utility infrastructure and roadways.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate UTVs/side-by-sides; training provided if needed.
• Familiarity with mobile inspection or data collection software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundline and above-ground inspections of wooden utility poles to identify decay, damage, insect infestation, and structural deficiencies.
• Conduct visual inspection of electrical equipment atop each pole.
• Safely operate UTVs and company vehicles to access remote work areas.
• Record inspection results and locations using mobile devices or inspection software.
• Follow safety policies, PPE, chemical handling, storage and disposal.
• Maintain company vehicles and tools in safe condition.
• Communicate with supervisors, utility representatives, landowners, and the public as needed.
• Travel daily across RG&E NYSEG regions; overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Driver's license

UTV operation

Inspection software

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UTVs

Mobile inspection software

Job description

Power & Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Stray Voltage Tester/Utility Pole Technician in our Street Lighting Division to support NY utility infrastructure programs.

The role involves field inspection of wooden poles to improve system reliability and requires outdoor, hands-on work in varying terrain with occasional overnight travel. You will operate UTVs and company vehicles, document inspection results with mobile software, and uphold safety policies.