Utility Pole Inspection Foreman-Manitoba

Summary: Performs inspection, maintenance, and/or restoration of utility infrastructure. Responsible for the direct supervision of field crews while planning, organizing, and coordinating daily field operations for various job types. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions described below:

Competencies:

Educationand/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); possess some specialized training or at least three (3) months of related work experience. Must successfully complete all aspects of a three (3) to eight (8) week Foreman Training Program, covering administration, crew management, pesticide application, safety, and driver qualification. The length of training is dependent on the profit center and/or type of service.

Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: Must possess a valid provincial driver's license with no DUI/DWI convictions within the previous five (5) years. This period may be reduced to two (2) years if the applicant provides evidence of completing a state-certified rehabilitation course provided, there are no additional moving violations in this two (2) year period. Ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certifications (e.g., Red Cross). May be required to obtain (or work under) a provincial pesticide applicator license. May be required to obtain and pass a DOT medical exam.

Technical Skills: Ability to effectively communicate using e-mail, read and follow maps, understand and follow complex procedures and specifications, and utilize a handheld data collection device (e.g., tablet or handheld computer). Must have strong computer skills and the technical aptitude to learn Osmose and utility software applications. Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. They must have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may routinely handle and/or apply preservatives, coatings, and/or other chemical substances. The position regularly works in outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, cold and freezing temperatures, and exposure to poisonous plants, insects, and allergens. The employee may also be exposed to energized electrical equipment and will be required to take appropriate precautions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with short periods of loud noise exceeding 85 decibels.

Travel: Varies by customer and/or location, and can include frequent Monday through Saturday overnight travel throughout one or more provinces. Extended work weeks and overtime hours are probable during peak work periods or for specific jobs. Must maintain consistent attendance record and be available for work Monday through Saturday.