Utility Pole Inspector/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

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 10/14/2026

The salary for this position is $20-$26 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Location: Hiring for multiple locations (North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Denver and New Mexico)

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers

About The Role

The Utility Pole Inspector / Assessment Technician performs qualified visual and physical condition assessments of wood utility poles for electric transmission and distribution programs. Work may include sounding, investigative boring, groundline excavation, decay assessment, measurements, treatment determination, preservative application, restoration, tagging, GPS/photo documentation, and digital reporting in accordance with client specifications and assigned qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform above-ground and below-ground inspection of wood utility poles in accordance with company procedures and client specifications.
• Conduct hammer sounding, investigative boring, groundline excavation, decay evaluation, shell/remaining-wood measurements, and other required assessment activities.
• Determine pole condition, treatment eligibility, and required follow-up actions within the authority granted by training, client criteria, and project procedures.
• Apply approved external and internal preservative treatments and complete restoration, sealing, tagging, and site cleanup as required.
• Record measurements, condition codes, treatment actions, photographs, GPS coordinates, asset identifiers, and required notes accurately in the designated mobile system.
• Follow client-specific decision trees and immediately elevate critical rejects, unusual defects, access issues, conflicting data, or conditions outside assigned authority.
• Comply with 811/One Call, ground-disturbance, electrical-safety, PPE, traffic/public protection, environmental, pesticide, and stop-work requirements.
• Participate in field reinspections, quality audits, corrective actions, and coaching; support Crewmen and coordinate daily execution with the Crew Foreman.

Key Qualifications

• One (1) year of direct wood utility pole assessment/treatment experience is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered where permitted by client requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sounding, boring, excavation, decay assessment, pole treatment, restoration, and field documentation.
• Successful completion of company competency testing and all client-required training/approval before independent assessment work.
• Pesticide/preservative handling training and any state license or certification required for assigned duties and jurisdiction.
• Valid driver's license, strong field judgment, attention to detail, and proficiency with tablets/mobile field applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple utility inspection specifications or large-scale groundline/PAPR programs.
• Current state pesticide/applicator credential applicable to wood-preservative work.
• 811/One Call, damage-prevention, DPI, utility locating, traffic-control, or related certifications.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role requiring frequent walking, digging, kneeling, bending, repetitive hand-tool use, and work on uneven terrain and utility rights-of-way. Work may occur in heat, cold, rain, mud, vegetation, insects, roadside environments, and remote locations. Regional travel and overnight assignments may be required.

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?”

For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.