Utility Pole Assessment Laborer

Icon Fitness; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses added to hourly pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. is seeking crew members to assist the foreman with pole inspection, treatment, and restoration. Travel throughout the region is required, with bonuses included in the hourly pay based on weekly production.

No prior experience required and drug-free workplace enforced. Responsibilities include safe operation, digging holes, applying preservatives, and maintaining productivity while performing duties on a travel-based schedule.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Must be willing to travel for short or extended periods.
• Must maintain a consistent attendance record and be available Mon-Sat.
• Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner using required safety equipment.
• Hand dig 18-inch holes around utility poles.
• Apply wood preservatives to pole ground line areas.
• Maintain productivity and quality of work per job norms.
• Operate company vehicle if applicable and qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman.
• Intensive manual labor is required.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Reliable transportation

Safety awareness

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Safety equipment usage

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 weatherEducation and/or Experience* No prior experience or trainingOsmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/VetJob Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 per hourExpected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:* Paid time offPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: On the road