Utility Pole Assessment Laborer

Icon Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking crew members to assist foremen with pole inspection, treatment, and restoration. This outdoors role requires travel within your region and a willingness to work in various weather conditions.

The job emphasizes safety, physical labor, and opportunities for advancement. You will perform digging, application of preservatives, and operate a company vehicle where qualified; prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites regionally.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in outdoor conditions.
• Able to work with safety equipment and follow safety policies.
• Commitment to regular attendance, including Monday-Saturday work.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely using required safety gear.
• Hand dig 18-inch holes around utility poles.
• Apply wood preservatives to pole ground line.
• Maintain productivity and quality compared to team norms.
• Operate company vehicle if applicable and qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Foreman.

Education

No prior experience or training

Job description

Do you like to travel? Work outdoors? Enjoy a challenge? Consider a career with Osmose. Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is an 90-year strong company that specializes in providing services to the utility and telecommunications industries on a national scale. We are looking for motivated individuals who will assist the foreman with pole inspection, treatment, and pole restoration. Immediate openings for crew members with excellent advancement opportunities . Must be willing to travel throughout your region. Bonuses are also added into the hourly rate of pay, and are based on weekly production.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner utilizing all required safety equipment (hard hat, safety vest, above ankle lace-up Electrical Hazard (EH) rated work boots, etc.)
• Hand digging 18-inch holes around utility poles.
• Apply wood preservatives to the ground line area of a pole.
• Must achieve and maintain acceptable levels of productivity and quality of work based on job norm and-in- comparison to fellow employees.
• Operate company vehicle (if applicable and qualified).
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Foreman.
• Intensive manual labor required.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel away from home for short and extended periods to various job locations when necessary.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must maintain a consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Saturday.
• All applicants must comply with the Osmose Policy for a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
• Ability to work on uneven/rugged terrain and in many different elements of weather
• Education and/or Experience No prior experience or training

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet