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Utility Pole Inspector

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English

Other Skills

  • Lifting Ability
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Supervision
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must be 21 with a valid driver's license.
  • 1-year utility industry experience.
  • Must be comfortable using a cell phone or tablet for data entry.

Requirements:

  • Assess the condition of wooden utility poles at ground level through visual and physical inspection.
  • Use hand tools for hammering, digging, and drilling the pole.
  • Record results of inspection and maintenance performed in electronic application using a cell phone or tablet.
  • Communicate effectively and on a daily basis with the project management team.

Job description

Job Responsibilities
  • Assess the condition of wooden utility poles at ground level through visual and physical inspection.

  • Use hand tools for hammering, digging, and drilling the pole.

  • Assess the exterior condition of padmount transformers.

  • Record results of inspection and maintenance performed in electronic application using a cell phone or tablet.

  • Work safely and efficiently as a team, with one or more team members on a daily basis, as instructed by supervision.

  • Demonstrate high work standards and attention to detail with a quality orientation.

  • Present a professional appearance and attitude.

  • Communicate effectively and on a daily basis with the project management team.

  • Assume full responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Must be 21 with a valid driver's license.

  • 1-year utility industry experience.

  • Additional experience working in the construction industry or related field is a plus.

  • Must be comfortable using a cell phone or tablet for data entry.

  • Must be capable of working in a physically demanding role with the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift up to 75 lbs.

  • Must be able to work outside in variable terrain and weather conditions.

  • Must be capable of walking several miles a day over various types of terrain.

  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

  • Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background checks.

  • Must be willing to travel which may include air as required.  Varies by customer and/or location and can include frequent Monday through Friday overnight travel throughout one or more states. Extended work weeks and additional hours are probable during peak work periods or for specific jobs.

  • Must maintain a consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Friday and sometimes weekends as needed.

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold)

  • Able to work with a moderate noise level.

  • Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and walk for various periods of time.

  • Must wear minimum 6” high lace up boots with hard toe, reflective vest, hard hat, gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses.

  • Ability to lift up to 75lbs.

Schedule

  • Traveling out of state for extended periods
  • Overtime
  • Weekends
  • Hours 10-12 hours

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.

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