Utility Pole Inspector

About the role

Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Utility Pole Inspector to join our team! MES is a multifaceted utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Consistently operate in a safe and efficient manner while adhering to all safety protocols and wearing required PPE.
• Support excavation activities by manually digging 18-inch holes around utility poles as needed.
• Successfully complete all required training and testing necessary to obtain a MDARD pesticide applicator license.
• Inspect and treat utility poles with pesticide applications as part of the maintenance process, which includes:
  • Swinging a hammer 50+ times per day
  • Drilling into and probing the interior of wood utility poles
  • Chipping away and removing decayed wood from the surface of poles
• Accurately collect field data and photographs for processing in GIS platforms.
• Assist with transporting equipment to job sites, including carrying up to 30 lbs for distances of 150 feet or more.
• Perform physically demanding manual labor throughout the workday.
• Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Project Manager to support project goals.
• Primarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Regularly required to walk for long distances.
• Frequently lifts or move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders, access and inspect utility infrastructure and cables by climbing down through manhole covered area.
• Travel within the Midwest States (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin).

Pay

Compensation ranges between $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.
• Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
• Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 120 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.

Requirements

• High School diploma and/or equivalent combination of education & experience is preferred.
• Willing to travel away from home to various job locations when necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work on uneven/rugged terrain and in many different element of weather.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to understand basic principles of public and private utilities.