Traveling Utility Pole Technician

Osmose Utilities Services; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services is hiring for a full-time traveling Crew Member responsible for outdoor maintenance of utility poles, safety compliance, and collaboration with Inspectors and trainees. The role requires extensive travel, often five weeks or more at a time, and physical work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include performing pole maintenance, reporting defects, operating vehicles and tools safely, and following strict regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Possess a current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record with no DUI/DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Must pass the pre-employment screening process including a criminal background check, drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Have the ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding work environment and all-weather conditions. Lifting or moving up to 40lbs and hiking on various terrain.
• Demonstrate abilities to successfully complete job tasks while accepting full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of the vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• A professional attitude that will positively represent the organization to clients and the communities in which they work.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to strict safety protocol and standards set for the by the company, contract, and governmental regulations
• Identify defects such as cracks, rot, pest damage, loose hardware or other issues that could affect the poles integrity and report findings promptly.
• Ensure tools are properly maintained, calibrated and in good working condition.
• Safely handle and use pesticides specific to company, government, and regulation standards.
• Accept full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of all company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Perform maintenance to utility poles as directed by the Inspector, Foreman, or Supervisor.
• Work as part of a crew and communicate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operation.
• Dig holes to required specifications.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Outdoor work ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Osmose Utilities Services is hiring for a full-time traveling Crew Member responsible for outdoor maintenance of utility poles, safety compliance, and collaboration with Inspectors and trainees. The role requires extensive travel, often five weeks or more at a time, and physical work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities include performing pole maintenance, reporting defects, operating vehicles and tools safely, and following strict regulatory standards.