Pole Inspection & Treatment Technician

United Utility Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services in the United States is hiring a Utility Pole Inspection & Treatment Crewman to support field crews inspecting wood poles, performing groundline work, and documenting results for transmission and distribution programs. This safety-focused, field-intensive role offers outdoor work, potential regional travel, and a path to becoming a pole inspector or crew foreman.

You will work with Inspectors, Foremen, and the Supervisor, using tablets and GPS tools while following

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; outdoor field experience beneficial but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company motor-vehicle requirements.
• Ability to perform repetitive outdoor physical work, follow procedures, and use hand tools safely.
• Comfort using smartphones, tablets, and mobile data-collection applications.
• Willingness to complete required training for pole inspection, treatment, and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, site prep, excavation, backfill, restoration, and cleanup around wood utility poles.
• Assist qualified personnel with sounding, boring, measurements, preservative treatment, tagging, and pole-life-extension tasks.
• Use tablets, GPS devices, photographs, and digital forms to collect and document pole-level data.
• Maintain crew tools, treatment materials, PPE, and assigned vehicle/work areas safe and organized.
• Follow product labels, SDS, environmental requirements, and company procedures for handling materials.
• Participate in daily job briefings/JHAs and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Follow 811/One Call and ground-disturbance requirements and address unsafe conditions.
• Work with Inspectors, Foremen, and the Supervisor to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor physical work

Smartphone/tablet data collection

Training completion willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Utility Services in the United States is hiring a Utility Pole Inspection & Treatment Crewman to support field crews inspecting wood poles, performing groundline work, and documenting results for transmission and distribution programs. This safety-focused, field-intensive role offers outdoor work, potential regional travel, and a path to becoming a pole inspector or crew foreman.

You will work with Inspectors, Foremen, and the Supervisor, using tablets and GPS tools while following