Joint Pole Operations Analyst

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Joint Pole Operations Analyst” for one of our clients in " Pomona, CA (Mon & Tue Hybrid)” A global leader in business and technology services Job Title: Joint Pole Operations Analyst Location: Pomona, CA (Mon & Tue Hybrid) Pay rate: $35.30/hr on W2 (All inclusive) Type of Hire: Contract Duration: 12+ Months Job Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support joint pole operations, utility asset records, and compliance activities.

This role involves reviewing utility records, resolving buddy pole notifications, validating pole ownership and attachments, and coordinating with internal teams and external communication providers to ensure compliance with applicable utility standards and agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and resolve buddy pole notifications by reviewing SAP, GIS, engineering records, and supporting documentation.
• Verify pole ownership, attachments, replacement activities, and removal requirements.
• Prepare and process Joint Pole Authorizations and related documentation for pole replacements, removals, ownership changes, and attachment transfers.
• Review utility pole records and validate field inspection findings, measurements, and attachment information.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP, tracking tools, and asset management databases.
• Coordinate with Planning, Field Operations, joint pole owners, and Communication Infrastructure Providers (CIPs) to resolve discrepancies and facilitate pole-related activities.
• Identify and escalate unauthorized attachments, ownership discrepancies, missing agreements, clearance issues, and other compliance concerns.
• Support the development and improvement of inspection procedures, technical standards, and quality-control processes.
• Ensure compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements, General Order 95 (GO 95), Joint Pole Committee standards, and applicable agreements.
• Document findings and provide technical guidance to support inspection and compliance activities.
• Required Qualifications and Skills High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, sorting, filtering, reporting, and reconciliation of large datasets.
• Experience analyzing utility assets, infrastructure records, or telecommunications data.
• Ability to review utility pole attachments, validate records, and identify discrepancies between field conditions and recorded information.
• Understanding of utility pole ownership, attachment arrangements, and communication-space requirements.
• Knowledge of CPUC General Orders, particularly GO 95, and joint pole agreements or related compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and provide technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in joint pole operations, utility engineering, utility compliance, telecommunications infrastructure, or outside plant (OSP) environments.
• Familiarity with buddy pole remediation and utility pole replacement programs.
• Experience using SAP, GIS, SPIDA, or other utility asset management systems.
• Knowledge of Southern California Joint Pole Committee standards and inspection practices.
• Experience developing inspection procedures, quality-control standards, or compliance documentation.
• Experience coordinating with utilities, communication infrastructure providers, municipalities, or third-party attachers.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent About Trident Consulting Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.