Job Description:

• 1) Treats underground portion of transmission poles with chemical preservative after installation: Digs around base of pole to expose area susceptible to decay, using pick and shovel.

• 2) Scrapes dirt and other residue from pole surface and chips away decayed wood, using handtools.

• 3) Paints dressed area with preservative solution, using brush.

• 4) Wraps treated portion of pole with waterproof paper, fastening paper with hand stapler.

• 5) Refills hole and packs earth firmly around base of pole, using shovel.