Full-Time

Pole Auditor

Michigan Broadband Services

Michigan Broadband Services

11-50 employees

Rural fiber internet and telecom services

No salary listed

Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA

Remote

Service covers the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to use measuring tools to accurately collect and record field measurements using a tablet or mobile device are required.
  • The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct field inspections of utility poles to assess decay, rot, insect damage, and overall structural integrity.
  • Tag and stencil poles as required.
  • Document cable attachments and accurately record field information using company procedures to ensure applicable revenue is captured and compliance with agreements is maintained for billing purposes.
  • Verify that new attachments and pole replacements are installed in accordance with engineering work orders.
  • Prepare condition reports and update the pole inventory database.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • No previous utility experience is required; dependable individuals with strong attention to detail who enjoy working outdoors are sought.
Michigan Broadband Services

Michigan Broadband Services

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Michigan Broadband Services provides fiber-based internet, voice, TV (TiVo-powered), and mobile services to residential and business customers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula. Its fiber internet uses fiber-to-the-home to deliver high-speed, unlimited data, with TV, landline, and security solutions available as monthly-bundled services. It differentiates itself by acting as both an ILEC in rural areas and a CLEC in busier towns, owning a construction company to build out fiber locally, and emphasizing local support and community giving. The goal is to expand broadband access to underserved rural areas, growing from around 12,000 fiber passes toward about 50,000 in coming years and expanding service lines through partnerships and acquisitions, such as UP Fiber’s purchase of AT&T’s Upper Peninsula assets.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1908

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 20% to $5.0 million, with EBITDA margin at 53.6%.
  • Enhanced ACAM increased by $3.1 million annually, boosting 2026 operating cash.
  • UP Fiber's April 2026 acquisition expands Michigan Broadband's reach beyond 200,000 passings.

What critics are saying

  • Legacy revenue fell in 2025 as regulated services declined despite fiber growth.
  • Integrating 9,000 miles and 40 wire centers strains operations through 2026.
  • ACAM, ReConnect, and BEAD funding drive cash flow; disruption kills the expansion plan.

What makes Michigan Broadband Services unique

  • Local ownership matters: UP Fiber bought AT&T's Upper Peninsula wireline network on April 1, 2026.
  • MachTen controls regulated ILEC and CLEC assets across Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula.
  • Michigan Broadband builds fiber internally, targeting 50,000 homes and local construction jobs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget