Utility Pole Inspector - PA

Osmose Utilities Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Lodging Provided While Traveling

Job summary

Osmose Utilities Services seeks a field-oriented pole inspection trainee to ensure safety, reliability, and functionality of wooden utility poles. You will learn inspection procedures and safety protocols while traveling extensively to assess poles and related equipment.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, lifting up to 40 lbs, and maintaining records of field data and equipment. A valid driver’s license and background checks are mandatory for this traveling position.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no DUI/DWI within the past 5 years.
• Must pass a criminal background check and a drug test.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in a physically demanding environment, lifting up to 40lbs and hiking over varied terrain.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure safe operations and maintenance of vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Maintain a professional attitude representing the organization to clients and communities.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training to understand the basics of utility pole inspections, components, maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
• Learn and follow inspection procedures to evaluate pole condition, structural integrity, deterioration, pests, and weather damage.
• Assist in identifying potential issues and contribute to developing a maintenance plan.
• Complete inspection records and report to comply with codes and regulations.
• Collect field data and perform daily and weekly reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date records on tools, electronics, vehicles, and equipment.
• Adhere to company and governmental safety regulations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Background check

Drug test

Willing to travel

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Leadership

Professional attitude

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:

Ensuring the safety, reliability, and functionality of wooden utility poles. This role involves learning and applying inspection procedures, safety protocols and industry standards to assess the condition of utility poles and related equipment. This position requires working with Utility Pole Inspectors to develop all necessary skills and knowledge required for this role. The position will require extensive travel.

Job Description:

• Undergo training to understand the basics of utility pole inspections, utility pole components, maintenance techniques and safety protocols.

• Learn and follow inspection procedures to evaluate the condition of utility poles including checking for structural integrity, signs of deterioration, pest infestation and damage caused by weather or external factors.

• Assist in identifying potential issues with utility poles and contribute to developing a maintenance plan.

• Complete inspection records, and report and follow appropriate codes and regulations.

• Collect field data and perform daily and weekly reporting activities.

• Maintain and keep records up to date on all tools, electronics, vehicles, and equipment.

• Adhere to company and government safety regulations.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Possess a current/valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no DUI/DWIs within the past 5 years.

• Must pass a criminal background check and a drug test.

• 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 over various terrain.

• Demonstrate leadership abilities to successfully complete job tasks while accepting full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of the vehicle, equipment, and tools.

• Possess a professional attitude that will positively represent the organization to clients and the communities in which they work.

Work Environment:

• This position will work outdoors, year-round in all weather conditions, and on varying terrain. May work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.

• Exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, wet or slick surfaces, and loud noises is possible.

• Must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with company standards and governmental regulations.

Physical Demands:

• This is a physically arduous position that requires working outside in a variety of weather types and exposure to the elements.

• This position requires hiking and standing for long periods of time.

• Must be able to perform physical labor including but not limited to digging, hiking, climbing, working with shovels, tamping bars, etc.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Travel Requirements:

• This is a full-time traveling position that requires extensive travel where you will be on the road for upwards of 5 weeks at a time, if not longer.

• Transportation and lodging are provided while traveling and working for the company.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool Diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Vacation time

• Lodging and transportation will be provided while traveling.

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