Foreperson - Utility Pole Inspection - Non-Union - GOS

Job Title : Foreperson - Utility Pole Inspection - GOS

(Foreman)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the willingness and the ability to learn the wooden pole inspection process through an up to 8-week training period of both on-the-job and classroom instruction, will demonstrate good work ethics, and enjoy working outdoors. A company vehicle will be issued once successful completion of the training and transitioned to the foreperson’s responsibilities.

As a utility pole inspection foreperson, you'll lead a crew of field workers in providing routine maintenance and remedial treatment of wood poles used to carry power lines and other above-ground utility lines. You'll also gain experience identifying any decay or defects with poles and overseeing crews as they replace defective utility poles.

PPE will be provided, including Hardhat, Safety Vest, Safety glasses, work gloves, etc. You’ll be required to provide acceptable workwear and good work boots with a hard toe.

If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas, and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you!

With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type :  Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay :

• $23.00 - $24.00 per hour while On-the-job training.
• After on-the-job training is completed the pay rate will increase to $24.00 - $30.00 based on experience & performance.
• Per Diem is offered based on travel criteria.
• Performance Incentive Program.

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Safety :

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance / coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written / verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

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About Us :

Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in-home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter readings, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits, and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration / reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back-office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.