Utility Pole Inspector - Houston, TX

Utility Pole Inspector Position Summary: Alamon, Inc., a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon, an employee – owned company.

Alamon, Inc. seeks a Utility Pole Inspector for its Utility West department.

This position entails: 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 maintaining the reliability of utility infrastructure. Experienced, seasoned visual inspectors with expertise in utility pole hardware and apprentice lineman are encouraged to apply.

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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 job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Possess a current and valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Must pass the pre-employment screening process which includes a background check, 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 extended periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.
• Exposure to dust, odors, gasses, 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 position requires hiking and standing for extended 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 will be provided while working and traveling for the Company.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool Diploma or GED Preferred

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance policy
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation time
• Expanded wellness and virtual care services
• ESOP company= Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling

Work Authorization: Alamon 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.