Utility Pole Crew Member Albany, NY

Utility Pole Crew Member

Position Summary:

Alamon Inc. a Montana-based employee-owned company since 1975 provides installation services to the utilities energy and communications industries is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon an employee owned company.

Alamon Inc. seeks a Utility Pole Crew Member for its Utility East department.

This position entails: Hands-on work in various outdoor conditions and requires working with Inspectors and Inspector Trainees to develop all necessary skills and knowledge required for this role. This position requires extensive travel of upwards of 5 weeks or more at a time.

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Job Description:

• Adhere to strict safety protocol and standards set forth by the Company contract and governmental regulations.
• Identify defects such as cracks rot pest damage loose hardware or other issues that could affect the poles integrity and report findings promptly.
• Ensure tools are properly maintained calibrated and in good working condition.
• Safely handle and use pesticides specific to company government and regulation standards.
• Accept full responsibility for the safe operations and maintenance of all company vehicles equipment and tools.
• Perform maintenance to utility poles as directed by the Inspector Foreman or supervisor.
• Work as part of a crew and communicate effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operation.
• Dig holes to required specifications working with shovels tamping bars etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Possess a current and valid drivers license and a clean driving record with no DUI / DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Must pass the pre-employment screening process including a criminal background check drug test and motor vehicle records pull.
• 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 or moving up to 40lbs. and hiking on various terrain.
• Demonstrate 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 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 is a physically arduous position that requires working outside in varying weather types and exposure to the elements.
• This position requires hiking and standing for extended periods of time.
• This position requires extensive digging.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs.

Travel Requirements:

• The Crew Member role is a full-time traveling position that requires extensive travel where you will be on the road for upwards of 5 weeks at a time.
• Transportation and lodging are provided while traveling and working out of town 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.