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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 Trainee to join the team! The Utility Pole Inspector Trainee plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and functionality of wooden Utility Poles. This position involves learning and applying inspection procedures, safety protocols and industry standards to assess the condition of Utility Poles and related equipment. This position requires working with Utility Pole Inspectors to develop all necessary skills and knowledge required for this role. This position requires extensive travel.
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Job Description:
- Undergo training to understand the basics of Utility Pole inspections, Utility Pole components, maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Learn and follow inspection procedures to evaluate the condition of Utility Poles including checking for structural integrity, signs of deterioration, pest infestation and damage caused by weather or external factors.
- Assist in identifying potential issues with Utility Poles and contribute to developing a maintenance plan.
- Complete inspection records, and report and follow appropriate codes and regulations.
- Collect field data and perform daily and weekly reporting activities.
- Maintain and keep records up to date on all tools, electronics, vehicles, and equipment.
- Adhere to company and governmental safety regulations.
- Perform other job-related 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.
- Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
- 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.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities to successfully complete job tasks while accepting full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of the vehicle, equipment, and tools.
- A professional attitude that will positively represent the Alamon organization to clients and the communities in which they work.
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.
- Transportation and lodging are provided while traveling and working 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
- Lodging and transportation are provided while traveling
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.
