Utility Pole Inspection Crew Member

Asplundh Careers; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a utility pole inspection crew member, where you'll engage in vital maintenance work for wood poles supporting power lines. This role offers on-the-job training, hotel accommodations, and performance incentives, ensuring you gain valuable experience while contributing to essential utility services. You'll be equipped with personal protective equipment and work in a supportive environment that values safety and quality. If you're ready to embark on an exciting career path with opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid On-The-Job Training

Hotel Accommodations

Per-Diem

Performance incentives

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Company Sponsored Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to navigate congested areas.
• Mechanically inclined with experience using various tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and remedial treatment of wood poles.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment to achieve safety and quality goals.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to read maps

Experience with tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety equipment (Hardhat, Safety Vest, Safety glasses, gloves)

Job description

As a utility pole inspection crew member, you will learn and work in providing routine maintenance and remedial treatment of wood poles used to carry power lines and other above-ground utility lines. You will also gain experience identifying any decay or defects.

We provide Paid On-The-Job Training, Hotel Accommodations, Per-Diem, Performance incentives, transportation from starting point to a remote location, and much more. PPE provided, including Hardhat, Safety Vest, Safety glasses, work gloves, etc. You will be required to provide acceptable workwear, as well as boots with a hard toe.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay:

• Competitive, Hourly.
• Performance Driven Incentives.
• Per Diem offered based on travel criteria.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) from day one
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation Time after one year of service
• Paid Holidays after 90 days

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Complete routine maintenance and remedial treatment of wood poles
• Maintain all tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Achieve expected safety, quality, and production goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Mechanically inclined and experience with a variety of tools preferred but not required.
• This is a minimum 40-hour workweek with Saturdays considered inclement weather make-up days.
• Must adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver License Preferred but not required.

Travel Requirements:

Willing to travel locally, statewide, and regionally as needed. Overnight stays will be necessary (Paid hotel accommodations provided by the employer along with a per-diem).

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): squatting, depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distant, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense-of-touch, manual-dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range-of-motion, reaching
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, sitting
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing-speech-range, speaking clearly

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.