Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC
Utility Pole Inspector
Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC, Northville, Michigan, United States, 48167
Metro Engineering Solutions, LLC ("MES") is a multifaceted utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest and is looking for a Utility Pole Inspector to join our team.
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, and 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 lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Climb ladders, access, and inspect utility infrastructure and cables by climbing down through manhole covers.
Travel within the Midwest states (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin).
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly pay ranges between $20.00 to $22.00, depending on experience.
Medical benefits package for employees and qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days).
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months, 100% 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, DCA, Life, and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
Holiday pay and PTO available after 90 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.
Willingness 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 weather elements.
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.
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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, and 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 lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Climb ladders, access, and inspect utility infrastructure and cables by climbing down through manhole covers.
Travel within the Midwest states (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin).
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly pay ranges between $20.00 to $22.00, depending on experience.
Medical benefits package for employees and qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days).
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months, 100% 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, DCA, Life, and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.
Holiday pay and PTO available after 90 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.
Willingness 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 weather elements.
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.
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