Utility Pole Inspection Foreman - IL at Osmose in Springfield, IL | USD23-32 | Kablio

Role

Description

crew supervision

vehicle maintenance

data collection

reporting

safety compliance

tool maintenance

Hire, train, and supervise a field crew of 1-5 people.
Assume full responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
Collect field data and maintain daily and weekly report.
Achieve expected safety, quality, and production goals.
Maintain all tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Requirements

outdoor

physical

leadership

high school

travel

customer service

Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather and have the desire to actively participate in physically demanding work lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Possess leadership qualities to effectively supervise and motivate a working field crew.
Must be at least 19 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
Willing to travel locally, statewide or regionally as required.
Ability to positively represent the Osmose organization to customers and the communities in which they work.

Benefits

Full-time, year-round employment with overtime potential.
$26 to $32 per hour based on Foreman level (after training) plus an opportunity for weekly production bonuses determined by individual initiative and crew performance.
Medical Insurance and Health Savings Account with company contribution.
401(k) with excellent company match.
Paid time off (vacation, company paid holidays).
$25 daily Per Diem - TAX FREE (must be working 60+ miles from home and work min. of 40hrs per week to qualify)
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD, Critical Illness Plan and more!
Company truck and tools.
Paid on-the-job training! You earn while you learn at a rate of $23 per hour.
Excellent advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing company.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1934 Founded

Year of origins

The company was established in 1934 with a focus on wood preservatives and osmosis-inspired treatments.

1945 Pivot

Shift to utility poles

The company transitioned to utility poles and expanded its services across North America.

9M+ structures

Annual visits

The company inspects and treats over 9 million structures each year, ensuring grid reliability.

400+ utilities

Partnerships

The company collaborates with over 400 utilities to enhance grid resilience and infrastructure management.

By 1945 it pivoted to utility poles, expanding inspection and treatment services across North America.
Over decades it developed solutions like pole trusses, contact voltage testing, cathodic protection, and predictive software.
Growth accelerated through acquisitions—from data services to cable reliability firms—spanning the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Today headquartered in Atlanta, it partners with 400+ utilities and visits over 9 million structures annually.
Its financial strength comes from being part of EQT Infrastructure and a long history of innovation and expansion.
Typical engagements include large-scale inspections, life-extension programs, steel asset restoration, and drone-based condition surveys.
Their proprietary platforms—O-Calc, Osmolytics—combine field data and analytics to proactively manage structural risk.
From humble wood preservation roots to global grid resilience leader, Osmose stands out for inventing real-world tools when industry solutions lag.

Culture + Values

Integrity – Conduct business with honesty and ethics to build trust and respect. Do the right thing.
Customer Focus – Constantly strive to increase the value of our products and services by listening to customers, finding creative solutions, and responding promptly.
Safety – Work and drive safely. Provide a safe work environment. Continually take action to prevent injuries and accidents.
Respect – Accept differences in coworkers and customers. Work cooperatively, share knowledge, offer assistance, and say “thanks.”
Excellence – Deliver a superior level of quality in products and services. Demonstrate a firm commitment to high standards.
Flexibility – Anticipate, create, and embrace change. Remain open-minded and receptive to new ideas.
Efficiency – Work productively. Eliminate bureaucratic and unnecessary procedures. Take the initiative to find solutions; be proactive.
Ownership – Act like owners. Take responsibility for your words and your actions. Enhance the company’s financial value and image.

Environment + Sustainability

Millions

Utility Structures Treated

Their annual inspection, treatment, and restoration efforts extend the service life of utility structures and delay replacements.

Dedicated to conservation of utility resources and fostering environmental awareness in product development and service delivery.
R&D prioritizes optimizing active ingredients, reducing risks to non-target organisms, and eliminating petroleum-based carriers in wood preservatives.
Independent field study (ESEERCO/OBG) confirmed their pole treatments pose no significant ecological or human health risk when properly applied.
Supports research and development of services designed to extend safe, reliable service lives of structural T&D assets.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Careers at Osmose

About Osmose

Company

Overview

1934 Founded

Year of origins

The company was established in 1934 with a focus on wood preservatives and osmosis-inspired treatments.

1945 Pivot

Shift to utility poles

The company transitioned to utility poles and expanded its services across North America.

9M+ structures

Annual visits

The company inspects and treats over 9 million structures each year, ensuring grid reliability.

400+ utilities

Partnerships

The company collaborates with over 400 utilities to enhance grid resilience and infrastructure management.

By 1945 it pivoted to utility poles, expanding inspection and treatment services across North America.
Over decades it developed solutions like pole trusses, contact voltage testing, cathodic protection, and predictive software.
Growth accelerated through acquisitions—from data services to cable reliability firms—spanning the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Today headquartered in Atlanta, it partners with 400+ utilities and visits over 9 million structures annually.
Its financial strength comes from being part of EQT Infrastructure and a long history of innovation and expansion.
Typical engagements include large-scale inspections, life-extension programs, steel asset restoration, and drone-based condition surveys.
Their proprietary platforms—O-Calc, Osmolytics—combine field data and analytics to proactively manage structural risk.
From humble wood preservation roots to global grid resilience leader, Osmose stands out for inventing real-world tools when industry solutions lag.

Culture + Values

Integrity – Conduct business with honesty and ethics to build trust and respect. Do the right thing.
Customer Focus – Constantly strive to increase the value of our products and services by listening to customers, finding creative solutions, and responding promptly.
Safety – Work and drive safely. Provide a safe work environment. Continually take action to prevent injuries and accidents.
Respect – Accept differences in coworkers and customers. Work cooperatively, share knowledge, offer assistance, and say “thanks.”
Excellence – Deliver a superior level of quality in products and services. Demonstrate a firm commitment to high standards.
Flexibility – Anticipate, create, and embrace change. Remain open-minded and receptive to new ideas.
Efficiency – Work productively. Eliminate bureaucratic and unnecessary procedures. Take the initiative to find solutions; be proactive.
Ownership – Act like owners. Take responsibility for your words and your actions. Enhance the company’s financial value and image.

Environment + Sustainability

Millions

Utility Structures Treated

Their annual inspection, treatment, and restoration efforts extend the service life of utility structures and delay replacements.

Dedicated to conservation of utility resources and fostering environmental awareness in product development and service delivery.
R&D prioritizes optimizing active ingredients, reducing risks to non-target organisms, and eliminating petroleum-based carriers in wood preservatives.
Independent field study (ESEERCO/OBG) confirmed their pole treatments pose no significant ecological or human health risk when properly applied.
Supports research and development of services designed to extend safe, reliable service lives of structural T&D assets.

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Careers at Osmose

About Osmose