Utility Pole Inspection Laborer - Manitoba

Summary Assist foreman with pole inspection and treatment, pole restoration, and other utility field crew service.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate in a safe and efficient manner utilizing all required safety equipment (hard had, safety vest, work boots, etc.)

Hands-on wood pole inspection including digging, sounding, drilling, measuring, and treating (apply wood preservatives using a variety of hand tools (such as shovels, hammers, drills, etc.)

Utilize equipment to excavate ground material around utility poles.

Must achieve and maintain acceptable levels of productivity and quality of work based on job norm and in comparison, to fellow employees.

Operate company vehicle - 4x4, and side-by-side vehicles (if applicable and qualified). Travelling to and working in a variety of settings, from urban to remote.

Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Foreman and following the guidelines and instructions from your supervisors and / or managers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Action-Oriented enjoys working hard, is action oriented, and full of energy for the things he / she sees as challenging;

not fearful of acting, sometimes with minimal support; seizes more opportunities than others.

Integrity and Trust is widely trusted; trusting of others; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished trust in an appropriate and helpful manner;

keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent self for person gain; does the right thing.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Education and / or Experience

No prior experience or training.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 's.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills

None.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Other Qualifications

In order to guarantee long-term employment, must be willing to travel away from home for short and extended periods to various job locations when necessary.

Must maintain a consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Saturday. Must comply with the Osmose Policy for a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with short periods of loud noise exceeding 85 decibels.