Pole Inspector & Field Assessment Technician

United Utility Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Utility Pole Inspector / Assessment Technician for field-based work across multiple states, including Denver. You will perform visual and physical assessments of wood utility poles, with duties ranging from sounding to preservative application, while documenting findings and coordinating with the crew.

The role requires attention to safety, adherence to client specs, and valid credentials.

Qualifications

• One year of direct wood utility pole assessment/treatment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sounding, boring, excavation, decay assessment, and pole treatment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass training/certifications.
• State pesticide/preservative handling training and any required licenses.
• Ability to document findings with GPS/photo notes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pole inspection per procedures and client specs.
• Conduct sounding, boring, excavation, decay evaluation, measurements.
• Determine pole condition and follow-up actions.
• Apply preservative treatments and restoration work.
• Record measurements and GPS coordinates in mobile system.
• Follow client procedures and escalate issues as needed.
• Comply with 811/One Call, safety, PPE, and environmental rules.
• Support Crew Foreman and coordinate daily execution.

Skills

Field inspection

Attention to detail

Valid driver's license

Tablet/mobile apps

Tools

GPS devices

Mobile tablets

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking a Utility Pole Inspector / Assessment Technician for field-based work across multiple states, including Denver. You will perform visual and physical assessments of wood utility poles, with duties ranging from sounding to preservative application, while documenting findings and coordinating with the crew.

The role requires attention to safety, adherence to client specs, and valid credentials.