Inspections
Visual Inspections: Perform initial visual checks for any signs of damage, decay, defects, or danger to the pole or its attachments.
Sounding: Use a hammer to sound poles, listening for potential internal decay pockets or voids.
Boring: Drill into poles to collect wood shavings, assessing for internal defects.
Partial Excavation: Conduct below-ground checks on specific quadrants of the pole, involving boring and visual inspections.
Full Excavation: Perform the most rigorous inspection method by excavating the entire circumference of the pole, treating decayed wood, and applying necessary chemical treatments.
Remedial Treatments
Groundline Treatments: Apply chemical pastes or bandages below the groundline when decay is identified.
Fumigants: Administer internal fumigants to preserve pole health.
Internal Treatments: Apply various treatments to halt internal decay, treat insect attacks, and fill voids.
Additional Services
Joint Use Assessment: Maintain an accurate inventory of all pole attachments.
Overhead NESC Compliance: Ensure the system adheres to the National Electric Safety Code.
Pole Painting: Restore the aesthetic condition of decorative and traffic signal poles.
Storm Response: Be part of the rapid response team deployed after major storm events to assess and document pole conditions.
Third-Party Audits: Collaborate with external agencies for inspection audits.
Data Recording: Use a cell phone or tablet to record results of all inspections and maintenance activities.
Other Duties: As assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
At least 1 year of utility industry experience required; additional construction or related field experience a plus.
Comfortable using a cell phone or tablet for data entry.
Physically capable of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to walk several miles a day over various terrains.
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Available to travel overnight and work from Monday through Friday.
Koppers Inc.
and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.
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