Pole Foreperson

Asplundh Careers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

EAP

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Asplundh Careers is seeking an entry-level Foreperson for Utility Pole Inspection GOS. The role oversees a 1–5 person crew, leads outdoor field work, and supports the training period of up to eight weeks with on-the-job and classroom instruction.

A company vehicle is issued after training and transition to foreperson duties; travel is required and hotel accommodations and per diem are provided as needed. The position emphasizes safety, turnout for inspections of wooden poles, data collection,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with wooden pole inspection preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Safety-conscious and able to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and supervise a crew of 1–5 field workers.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Collect field data and maintain reports.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team leadership

Map reading

Mechanically inclined

Computer literacy

Time management

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pole inspection tools

Job description

Description

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Foreperson Utility Pole Inspection GOS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the willingness and the ability to learn the wooden pole inspection process through an up to 8-week training period of both on-the-job and classroom instruction, will demonstrate good work ethics, and enjoy working outdoors. A company vehicle will be issued once successful completion of the training and transitioned to the foreperson's responsibilities. This role requires travel. Please refer to the details mentioned in the travel section for more information!

As a utility pole inspection foreperson, You'll lead a crew of field workers in providing routine maintenance and remedial treatment of wood poles used to carry power lines and other above-ground utility lines. You'll also gain experience identifying any decay or defects with poles. This is a skilled trade and entry level position into the utility industry!

PPE will be provided, including Hardhat, Safety Vest, Safety glasses, work gloves, etc. You'll be required to provide acceptable workwear and good work boots with a hard toe.

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

• $23.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience.
• After on-the-job training is completed the pay rate will increase to $24.00 - $30.00 based on experience & performance.
• Per Diem is offered based on travel criteria.
• Performance Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) from day one
• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays after 90 days

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, managing, and supervising a crew of 1 to 5 people.
• Maintain all tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Achieve expected safety, quality, and production goals.
• Collect field data and maintain daily and weekly reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• The ideal candidates will be ambitious, career-minded, and safety-conscious.
• Computer and smartphone literate
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Mechanically inclined and has experience with a variety of tools.
• This is an outdoor position; the ideal candidate will understand the importance of adapting to various elements and weather conditions.
• This is a minimum 40-hour workweek with Saturdays considered inclement weather make-up days.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience with Wooden pole inspection is preferred but not required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• Driver's License Required.

Travel Requirements

• Willing to travel locally, statewide, and regionally as needed. Overnight stays will be necessary (Paid hotel accommodations provided by the employer and a per-diem).
• Must be willing to travel to complete the initial required training as needed and based on experience.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): squatting, depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distant, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping
• OCC