Crew Leader - Utility Pole Inspector

At Exo, integrity isn’t just a value it’s the foundation of the work we do to keep our nation’s infrastructure reliable and safe. From field assessments to innovative restoration solutions, we combine precision, integrity, and purpose in everything we do. Our team helps ensure power stays on, schools stay open, businesses thrive, and communities stay safe. You’ll work with a respected team of experts solving meaningful challenges that protect communities and ensure the integrity of infrastructure.

Position Overview: The Wood Services Crew Leader is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of wooden utility poles to ensure compliance with safety standards, structural integrity, and overall quality. This role involves comprehensive assessments, documentation, and reporting of findings to maintain the reliability and safety of utility pole networks. Daily management of a crew consisting of at least one Laborer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection Protocol: Execute detailed inspections of wooden utility poles based on established safety guidelines, industry standards, and company protocols.

2. Structural Assessment: Evaluate the structural integrity of wooden poles, examining for signs of decay, cracks, splits, insect infestation, or any other compromising factors.

3. Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, identifying potential hazards and recommending necessary actions for repair or replacement.

4. Reporting: Accurately record inspection information into data collection application including taking pictures and attaching required information while outlining inspection results, highlighting critical issues, and providing recommendations for corrective measures. Ensure crew member hours are properly documented and recorded and provide approval upon completion.

5. Collaboration: Liaise with relevant stakeholders to communicate inspection outcomes and support the implementation of recommended actions.

6. Continuous Improvement: Contribute insights for the enhancement of inspection procedures, tools, or methodologies to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

7. Leadership: Responsible for overseeing an directing the activities of crew members, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safety and to standard. This includes assigning duties, providing guidance and support, training and development, monitoring performance, promoting teamwork and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

8. Resource and Equipment Readiness: Maintain adequate inventory levels for projects, maintain equipment and tools to ensure readiness for job.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional vocational training or experience in related field preferred.
• Strong planning and task management skills.
• Proficient understanding of wood pole materials, construction, decay mechanisms, and safety standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and observational skills.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment.
• Capability to perform fieldwork utilizing a shovel to excavate and apply preservatives and protective coatings while adhering to safety protocols.
• Proficient in working independently, prioritizing tasks effectively, and problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 75%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA 10 training.
• Pesticide Applicator License for state of residence.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects and equipment.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks and for extended periods without excessive fatigue.
• Capability to walk long distances in uneven terrain while carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination essential for operating machinery and tools accurately.
• Ability to handle tools and materials skillfully and safely.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Maintaining physical stability while performing task, especially on uneven or unstable surfaces.

Mental Requirements:

• Attention to Detail:

• Precision: Ensuring accuracy in measurements and execution of tasks.

• Awareness: Staying alert to avoid hazards and ensure safety.

• Problem-Solving Skills:

• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations and identify solutions to challenges that arise.

• Adaptability: Adjusting methods and strategies as needed when encountering obstacles.

• Communication Skills:

• Clear Communication: Ability to understand and follow instructions and convey information effectively to team members.

• Teamwork: Working well with others, coordinating efforts, and sharing information.

• Safety Consciousness:

• Knowledge of Safety Protocols: Understanding and adhering to safety regulations and best practices.

• Risk Management: Identifying potential hazards and taking steps to mitigate them.

• Technical Knowledge:

• Tool and Equipment Proficiency: Familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of digging tools.

• Basic Engineering Understanding: Knowledge of soil types, excavation techniques, and structural considerations.

Pay Scale: $27.00/hour

Benefits:

Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays

Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a Wood Pole Crew Leader. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.

Exo is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional vocational training or experience in related field preferred.
• Strong planning and task management skills.
• Proficient understanding of wood pole materials, construction, decay mechanisms, and safety standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and observational skills.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and equipment.
• Capability to perform fieldwork utilizing a shovel to excavate and apply preservatives and protective coatings while adhering to safety protocols.
• Proficient in working independently, prioritizing tasks effectively, and problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 75%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA 10 training.
• Pesticide Applicator License for state of residence.

The Wood Services Crew Leader is responsible for conducting thorough inspections of wooden utility poles to ensure compliance with safety standards, structural integrity, and overall quality. This role involves comprehensive assessments, documentation, and reporting of findings to maintain the reliability and safety of utility pole networks. Daily management of a crew consisting of at least one Laborer.