UTILITY POLE INSPECTOR - MOSES LAKE, WA

Company: Alamon, Inc
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Utility Pole Inspector

Great Opportunity to Join an Amazing Team!

Position Summary:

Are you ready to embark on a new adventure? Alamon, Inc. is a Montana-based Employee-owned company providing installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries since 1975. We offer installation solutions to industry-leading equipment manufacturers, communications companies, utilities, and energy EPCs, nationwide. Alamon, Inc. provides a competitive compensation and benefits package while encouraging career growth and promotion opportunities from within the entire organization.

Alamon, Inc. is currently hiring a Utility Pole Inspector to join the team! The Utility Pole Inspector plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, safety and functionality of wooden utility poles and related components. This position involves performing thorough inspections, complying with all safety standards and plays an essential role in ensuring the maintenance and reliability of utility infrastructure.

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Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive utility pole inspections, treatments, and reporting.
• Identify structural defects, signs of wear or damage and environmental factors that may affect the poles stability and function.
• Accurately record inspection findings, evaluations, observations and maintain an organized record of inspected poles.
• Adhere to all company and government safety regulations.
• Complete inspection records, and report and follow appropriate codes and regulations.
• Collect field data and perform daily and weekly reporting.
• Maintain and keep records up to date on all tools, electronics, vehicles, and equipment.
• Provide quality feedback and coaching.
• Serve as a point of contact for the client, public and field staff.
• Manage the progress of multiple inspection crews.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities to successfully supervise and motivate your crew while accepting responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Must possess a professional attitude that will positively represent the Alamon organization to the clients and the communities in which they work.
• Perform other 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 and motor vehicle records pull.
  • Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
  • Have previous pole inspection or crew member experience.
  • 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. 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 five weeks at a time or longer.
        • Lodging and transportation are provided while working and traveling for the Company. Benefits:
          • Medical Insurance
          • Dental Insurance
          • Life Insurance policy
          • Pharmacy Benefits
          • Paid Holidays
          • Paid time off
          • Vacation time
          • Employer-paid health insurance for each full-time employee
          • ESOP company = Employee Stock Ownership Plan
            
            Work Authorization:
            
            Alamon, Inc. does not currently support the H1B VISA for this position.
            
            EOE:
            
            Alamon, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Alamon, Inc. does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
            
            Additional Information:
            
            Alamon, Inc's. safety initiatives include our in-house learning management system, Alamon U, that provides a modern approach for training a national and remote workforce in addition to traditional learning methodologies.
            
            Alamon, Inc. is committed to safety and has earned Ericsson's 2018 Supplier of the Year Safety Award. Our teams have received commendations from safety giants such as Bechtel Corporation. Alamon, Inc's. total U.S. EMR rating speak volumes about our strong commitment to safety.
            
            Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour

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