Caitlin Little

North America’s leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products who manufactures and distributes railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent is seeking a Utility Pole Laborer/Framer.

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:

• Pay Rate Increase
• Opportunities to cross train and develop skills throughout the plant
• Steady employment with no seasonal layoffs
• $150.00 safety boots provided annually
• Annual production bonus program
• 3 different medical plans to choose from
• Company paid 
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance policy
  • Accidental death and dismemberment policy
  • Long term disability benefits
  • Paid prescription safety eyeglass program
• 401k plan with 150% match on the first 4%
• Robust employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase Stella-Jones stock through payroll deduction
• 9 paid holidays each year
• Paid vacation and sick leave 

Duties and Responsibilities for Utility Pole Laborer/Framer:

• Frame utility wood poles using chainsaws, planers & gainers
• Drill poles using large hand drill
• Measure power poles
• Inspect product prior to moving poles
• Install star locks into poles using sledge hammer
• Pole Framer is responsible for burning the brand into poles

Skills and Qualifications for Utility Pole Laborer/Framer:

• Must be able to stand 8 hours
• Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, twist
• Proficient reading a tape measure
• Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.  Very little of the work environment is covered, so rain gear is good for the winter months and sunscreen is necessary for the summer months. 
  • Customer can help with providing rain gear until you can purchase your own if necessary
• Willing to train!  

Job Details for Utility Pole Laborer/Framer:

• Temp-Hire 
• Monday-Friday 5am-3:30pm: Must be available for OT on Saturdays when required 
  • 1st day orientation will be 6am! (unless otherwise directed by Selectemp)
• $22/hr