A professional who treats underground portion of transmission poles with chemical preservative after installation. Respnsibilities include:

• Digs around base of pole to expose area susceptible to decay, using pick and shovel.
• Scrapes dirt and other residue from pole surface and chips away decayed wood, using handtools.
• Paints dressed area with preservative solution, using brush.
• Wraps treated portion of pole with waterproof paper, fastening paper with hand stapler.
• Refills hole and packs earth firmly around base of pole, using shovel.