Utility Pole Inspector

Description

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. 

DUTIES AND 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. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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 are
• Travel within the Midwest States (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

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

 Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

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.

Metro Engineering Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for 

employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, 

disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable 

federal, state and local laws. Metro Engineering Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing 

nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all 

terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, 

leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Metro Engineering Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, 

religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper 

interference with the ability of Metro Engineering Solutions employees to perform their expected job duties is 

absolutely not tolerated.