Utility Pole Inspector - Moses Lake, WA

Utility Pole Inspector

Position Summary:

Alamon, Inc., a Montana‑based employee‑owned company since 1975, provides installation services to utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling for your professional growth at Alamon.

Alamon, Inc. seeks a Utility Pole Inspector for its Utility West department. This position entails ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of wooden utility poles and related components. The role involves performing thorough inspections, complying with all safety standards, and maintaining the reliability of utility infrastructure. Experienced visual inspectors with utility pole hardware knowledge and apprentice linemen are encouraged to apply.

• Conduct comprehensive utility pole inspections, treatments, and reporting.
• Identify structural defects, signs of wear or damage, and environmental factors that may affect pole stability and function.
• Accurately record inspection findings, evaluations, observations, and maintain organized records of inspected poles.
• Adhere to all company and government safety regulations.
• Complete inspection records, following appropriate codes and regulations.
• Collect field data and perform daily and weekly reporting.
• Maintain and keep records up to date on all tools, electronics, vehicles, and equipment.
• Provide quality feedback and coaching.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, the public, and field staff.
• Manage the progress of multiple inspection crews.
• Demonstrate leadership to supervise and motivate crews while ensuring safe operations of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Maintain a professional attitude that positively represents Alamon to clients and communities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and no DUI/DWI in the past 5 years.
• Pass pre‑employment screening (background check, drug test, motor vehicle record pull).
• Willingness to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Previous pole inspection or crew member experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding, all‑weather conditions, lifting up to 40 lbs, and hiking varying terrain.

• Work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions and varying terrain, possibly extended periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.
• Exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, slick surfaces, and loud noise.
• Must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) per company and government regulations.

• Hiking and standing for extended periods.
• Physical labor such as digging, hiking, climbing, using shovels, tamping bars, etc.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

• Full‑time traveling; may be on the road for five weeks or more at a time.
• Lodging and transportation provided while traveling.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Medical, dental, life insurance, and pharmacy benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation time.
• Expanded wellness and virtual care services.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Lodging and transportation provided while traveling.

Alamon does not currently support H1B VISA for this position.

Alamon Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.