Wood Pole Inspection Foreman — Travel-Heavy Field Leader

Utility Forces Corporation; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Utility Wood Pole Inspection Foreman in Sullivan, MO to oversee a 2–4 person crew performing inspections, treatment, and maintenance on wooden utility poles. The role requires regional travel and the ability to work under challenging conditions, including inclement weather.

You will lead safety-focused field operations, coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors, and ensure quality workmanship while keeping accurate data and inventory records.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with the safe and correct operation of hand tools or sharp objects.
• Must be able to identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting Scopes of Work and briefings, with the assistance of the Project Manager, to accomplish pre-set work goals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Must be able to work well with others, in a leadership type role, while also representing the company.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various topographic and weather conditions.
• Must have good communication skills, work well under pressure, and be familiar with a production-related environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen and have a good driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small crew in the safe, timely and quality inspections of wood utility poles
• Including hand excavation, cleaning, inspection and preservative treatment
• Data collection and strength calculation via QUES software and hardware
• Daily updating of material inventories, tool upkeep and safety briefings
• Planning, scheduling and executing inspections per the direction of Project Managers and Regional Supervisors
• Lead and develop a small crew in the safe, timely and quality application of wood preservatives, ground level wood pole maintenance, hand excavation, cleaning, inspection and treatment of wood pole assets
• Constant development of small crew in evolving safety, production and inspection processes

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Reading scopes of work

Tools

QUES software

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Utility Wood Pole Inspection Foreman in Sullivan, MO to oversee a 2–4 person crew performing inspections, treatment, and maintenance on wooden utility poles. The role requires regional travel and the ability to work under challenging conditions, including inclement weather.

You will lead safety-focused field operations, coordinate with Project Managers and Supervisors, and ensure quality workmanship while keeping accurate data and inventory records.